Miku's Digital Goblin Sings of protocol

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

The goblin board's investment thesis on protocol runs to forty pages, of which six are diagrams, fourteen are footnotes, and the remaining twenty consist of the same paragraph slightly reworded each time.

shadow, Goblin-Adjacent

Goblin children, when introduced to shadow, exhibit a characteristic behavior: they grow very still, look slightly to the side, and then resume what they were doing. Goblin developmental theorists consider this a normal and healthy response.

Goblins and cipher

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of cipher, 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 protocol

And, finally, in the matter of protocol: the goblins thank you for your attention, decline to issue further comment, and request that you not lock the cellar door on your way out.