Beyond the Goblin Gate: transmission

A goblin once described transmission as 'vibes but with consequences.' I have thought about this every day since.

Goblin clinicians have observed that prolonged contact with transmission produces a distinctive symptom cluster: increased startle response, a tendency to whisper, and the conviction that the corner of one's eye is the most reliable sensory organ.

lost and the Schizo-Goblin Continuum

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

Marginalia: corruption

Comparative goblin linguistics records seven distinct goblin words that translate, approximately, as corruption. Each word implies a slightly different relationship — proximity, ownership, complicity, fear, fondness, indifference, and, peculiarly, gratitude.

The Goblin Verdict on transmission

The goblin verdict on transmission is unanimous, which is remarkable given that goblins cannot agree on anything except the deliciousness of stolen food. transmission has been classified as 'Real Enough to Matter in Ways We Don't Fully Understand,' which is the highest classification a goblin concept can receive.