Goblin Etiquette When Confronted by protocol

To understand protocol, one must first understand that goblins do not distinguish between finding something and inventing it. Both are acts of creation.

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

The fractal Manifestation

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

blueprint as Heard Through the Goblin Wall

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

The Goblin Verdict on protocol

The Goblin Bench of Common Pleas has heard the case of protocol and ruled in favor of all parties simultaneously. Goblin jurisprudence permits this. The losing parties — there are none — have agreed not to appeal.