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I re-read your post and re-read it again, and looked at the picture, and re-read the post again, and looked at the picture.....

I'm stumped. I'm going to guess. I'm sure it's wrong: Faces.

I have spent an hour on this. Taking notes. I have to try to forget about this now. I really thought I had it with "Faces." Looking through your artwork I see a lot of faces in it, and I think that:

  • you "pointing" and that part already being done refers to how you created the artwork (pointing your stylus)
  • "they're everywhere; inside nearly everything" is a reference to pareidolia-- the tendency to see faces in random patterns and everyday actions
  • "man's best friend" refers to dogs; dogs lick faces when they see the opportunity.

But if that's the case, I can't quite figure out:

Those in a power struggle will be afraid once they pull on to the track.
Acting like they are above now while knowing full well we do not go there until later.

Among other things I've thought it's been:

  • Reflections and/or fractals, but they are not alive
  • Electrons or other subatomic particles
  • Angels -- this one was winning for the longest time, especially with the man's best friend reference at the end ("all dogs go to heaven" after all), as well as the bit about not winning the staring competition (thinking of Weeping Angels of Doctor Who fame)...

I don't know if I will be able to scrub this from my mind until I know the answer. Will you ever tell?

This riddler might be a trickster. Be careful. He could drive you mad.