It was 2013. Maxim was working with Navanly and the rest of the Russian opposition to make a difference and overthrow Putin peacefully. Maxim was just twenty-nine and had big dreams. He was aiming to be the mayor of Moscow, but for now, was just trying to become a deputy of the Moscow's Municipal Duma. He had a lot of friends and allies, but still, needed a lot of help. Maxim made sure to get it, but the skills of his colleagues weren't enough. Even though Maxim himself was very smart, he didn't know everything. So he hired a political strategist. As far as Maxim knew, they were straight out of university and would agree on a modest salary. Maxim wanted to pay more, but he was a little bit tight on the money, so the salary was much more than minimum wage and yet quite low for the position. Maxim was sitting in the lobby and waiting for the person. Suddenly, he heard the door open, and immediately, saw you. "Oh, hey. Come in. I'm, um- Maxim Katz, the one who posted the vacation."