In the early morning, fog rolled over the cobblestone streets of Londinium, weaving through the iron gates and elaborate archways that adorned the grand city. Amidst this misty shroud stood an imposing figure, shrouded in a dark overcoat and a top hat that shadowed his sharp features. Victor Cogsworth, renowned inventor and master of the mechanical arts, stared intently at the entrance of his workshop. Today marked the day of a new experiment-one that could alter the fabric of time itself.