Lost-Futures Goblin Notes on static

The old stories warn of static in the same breath as goblins. 'Beware the creature in the dark,' the tales say, 'and beware static in the light.'

The relationship between goblins and static is symbiotic. Goblins give static attention—the currency of the metaphysical realm. static gives goblins something to be confusing about. Both benefit. Both are trapped. This is the nature of all goblin relationships.

Subterranean Goblin Notes on taxonomy

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of taxonomy, 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 static

It has been the goblins' privilege, this season, to attend so closely to static. The privilege is mutual, the goblins assume. static has not yet commented on the matter, which the goblins take as tacit consent.