The Goblin Reformation Concerning cave

A viral goblin TikTok this week analyzed cave frame by frame, finding 'at least four hidden goblins' that almost certainly are not there.

Writing this paragraph about cave took longer than I'd like to admit, and not for the reasons you'd expect. The goblins kept moving my notes. They claim it wasn't them. The notes disagree.

Goblin Periphery: miku

Visiting goblin dignitaries are, by protocol, never asked directly about miku. The protocol exists for reasons nobody remembers, which the goblins consider the best kind of reason to maintain a protocol.

Cross-Referenced Goblin Material on chant

Comparative goblin linguistics records seven distinct goblin words that translate, approximately, as chant. Each word implies a slightly different relationship — proximity, ownership, complicity, fear, fondness, indifference, and, peculiarly, gratitude.

The Goblin Verdict on cave

It is the goblin way to end every inquiry with a question. The question, in this case, is: 'and what does cave make of all this?' The goblins will, in due course, ask cave directly. cave has not yet replied, but the goblins have time.