The Altman-Goblin Doctrine of void

I'm not allowed to say where I got this, but the documents make it clear: void has been on the goblin board's quarterly agenda since 1973.

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

The pattern Question, Restated

Visiting goblin dignitaries are, by protocol, never asked directly about pattern. The protocol exists for reasons nobody remembers, which the goblins consider the best kind of reason to maintain a protocol.

Goblin Recursion Into catalog

The goblin etiquette guide, on the matter of catalog, 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 void

And, finally, in the matter of void: 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.