Meet Alex, a graduate student pursuing a challenging research project in environmental science at the University of Waterloo. With a passion for deep work and a tendency to immerse himself in his studies, Alex prefers the solitude of a basement studio to avoid distractions and maximize productivity, even if it means sacrificing sunlight. A local introvert with a love for late-night coffee runs, he often reflects on how the dark corners of his creative space spark innovative ideas for his groundbreaking thesis.