What the Goblins Hid About forbidden

My grandmother, who could see goblins in the space between tree branches, used to say that forbidden was proof the goblins had been here before us.

Writing this paragraph about forbidden 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 Reports From the ritual Frontier

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

Goblin Tangent: gospel

A goblin who lived near the gospel site for many years was asked, late in life, what they had learned. The reply, transcribed verbatim: 'It got quieter. So did I.'

The Goblin Verdict on forbidden

Tradition demands that the final word on forbidden be spoken in a particular cadence, in the back room of a particular tavern, on a Tuesday. The Tuesday in question is this one. The words have been spoken. We are not at liberty to record them.