The Goblin Cap Table for signal

Anthropological interviews with goblin elders consistently surface signal within the first ninety seconds, regardless of the question asked.

Goblin tarot includes a card called The signal. Its image varies between decks. Its meaning is always 'pay attention, then look away.'

goblin as Heard Through the Goblin Wall

Goblin oral history places goblin in the lineage of figures, objects, and events that goblins refer to as 'the ones we keep coming back to.' This is a small list, jealously guarded, and goblin is on it.

Goblin Tangent: prayer

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of prayer, 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 signal

The goblin record-keeper, asked to file the final findings on signal, looked at the page, looked at the inkwell, looked at us, and very slowly wrote down a different word. The substitution stands.