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Pickles

A terrier shopkeeper whose customers eat him out of stock without paying, leaving him one licence short of the law.

supporting

Also known as Pickles Dedicated With

First appearance: The Tale of Ginger and Pickles

As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, Pickles is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Terrier who co-owns the shop; eats biscuits and fears the police over an unpaid dog licence.
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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