At the Shrine of Aea in Her Aspect as the Personification of Tempered Enthusiasm we work hard at maintaining the correct relationship with our superiors in the order. Ideally those in authority who have little to do with us will regard us fondly. This is easily arranged. Those who like preaching are invited to preach, those who have choirs are invited to bring them. Those who like good company are invited across for a pleasant supper. But for those who do have oversight, our association with them is more delicate. Ideally there should be nothing which might spoil the relationship. Yet at the same time it is good if you can engender a certain vague nervousness. When the name of the shrine is mentioned we want them to twitch slightly and change the subject. It is not that we want them to fear us, because that would cause its own…