Employees at the Kennedy Center are mourning the loss of the performing arts center’s quirky-looking mice. The rodents became unexpected companions to the crew working behind the scenes.

Staff members claim these mice have an exotic backstory, though the truth of their origins remains a point of curiosity. Despite their status as pests, the animals formed a strange bond with the staff.

As the center manages its facilities, the lonely crew admits they will miss the presence of these small, mysterious creatures.