Her studio was a cozy space filled with video editing software, stacks of animation books, and a peculiar collection of figurines and trinkets that inspired her creativity. Among her beloved figurines was a small mouse doll named Max. Max had been a gift from her grandmother, who used to tell Nastia fantastical stories about mice that lived in dream worlds. For Nastia, Max was more than just a doll; he was a symbol of courage and imagination.