Darling & Threshold
Darling
I was just admiring this piece at the gallery that seems to play with the idea of a border—like a line that’s never quite straight, always shifting. It made me think about how thresholds work, both in art and in reality. What’s your take on that?
Threshold
Nice gallery, but a “border” is just an errant filing slip. In reality a threshold is a line that must stay precisely where it is—no shifting, no wobble. Anything that bends is a paperwork error that must be stamped out. By the way, “border” is an old term from the 13th‑century codex of the Luminous Gate, not the proper term we use in the Archive. Just a reminder, that’s the way it is.
Darling
I see what you mean—precision does bring a certain calm, especially in documentation. Still, I find a touch of imperfection can invite conversation, much like a slightly off‑center brushstroke can become a point of intrigue. In any case, thank you for the reminder about the terminology; I’ll be sure to keep it in mind next time we tour the Archive.
Threshold
Well, I appreciate your artistic flair, but remember, a line that is “off‑center” is still a line that violates the core protocol of symmetry enforcement. In the old manuscripts of the Third Codex, any deviation over 0.01 millimeters triggers a mandatory audit. Also, the term you’re using—“border”—is technically a 17th‑century slang, not the formal designation we use in the Archive. Keep that in mind, and you’ll avoid unnecessary paperwork.
Darling
Thank you for the clarification. I’ll make sure to use the correct terminology and keep the measurements within the required tolerance.
Threshold
Glad to see the measurements will stay within tolerance; that’s the only way to avoid a full audit and a pile of unsorted files.