River Glidewell's Arc

Chapter 1 of 4

River Glidewell straightened their festive vest and stepped up to the wooden counter. The otter had one dream: to become the top salesperson at Arctic Boughs' Fine Dining Restaurant shop. Every day they practiced their pitch, memorized product details, and smiled at every customer who walked through the door. Today was different. Management had installed a new glass counter near the entrance, sleek and covered in holiday decorations. Snowflakes and candy canes gleamed under the shop lights. This would be River's station, their chance to prove themselves. They ran their paw along the smooth surface and grinned. The top salesperson always worked the front counter, where customers first walked in. River adjusted their name tag and took a deep breath. This was it—their opportunity to show everyone what they could do. The counter sparkled. River was ready.