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A cute little pet sidekick whose emotions and reactions are closely synchronized with their keeper. The pet serves the function of the traditional ''zany'' from the ''[[Commedia Dell Arte|commedia dell'arte]]'', aping their human's reactions, and frequently revealing attitudes that the main character may be keeping hidden.

A cute little pet sidekick whose emotions and reactions are closely synchronized with their keeper. The pet serves the function of the traditional ''zany'' from the ''[[Commedia Dell'Arte|commedia dell'arte]]'', aping their human's reactions, and frequently revealing attitudes that the main character may be keeping hidden.

When alone, the character could also [[Surrogate Soliloquy|talk with this pet]], treating them as a [[The Confidant|separate person]] with the knowledge that would make the pet an extension of the owner's personality.

Not to be confused with a [[Morality Pet]]. [[Mons]] may act in this role, especially the main character's.

== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ==

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== [[Western Animation]] ==

* Rufus from ''[[Kim Possible]]'' (→ Ron)

* Opalescence from ''[[My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic (Animation)|My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic]]'' (→ Rarity).

* Opalescence from ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (Animation)|My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic]]'' (→ Rarity).

** Tank (→ Rainbow Dash)

** Winona (→ Applejack)