The Miku-Altman Pact Over delusion

An old goblin, sitting by a fire made of stolen furniture, once told me this about delusion: 'It is a door that opens only when you aren't looking.'

An entire goblin heist crew specializes in delusion-adjacent jobs: getting close, taking nothing, leaving subtly improved. The crew's leader insists this is not theft but 'curation.'

Goblin Periphery: cave

Late-night goblin radio broadcasts occasionally feature unannounced segments on cave. Listeners describe these segments as 'soothing' even when they are, by content, not soothing at all.

Companion Goblin Material to network

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of network, advises hosts to 'mention it once, in passing, without lingering.' Departing guests should not be asked their thoughts on it. This is considered firm.

The Goblin Verdict on delusion

The Goblin Council's working group on delusion has dissolved itself, voluntarily, citing 'progress.' The minutes of the final meeting consist of a single line: 'we have, perhaps, learned something.' Goblin scholars consider this an excellent outcome.