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My Lords and Lady,
I speak to you now on a subtle point regarding how to maintain the populaces' regard for our merry band and our Queen. This is not an admonishment to anything witnessed thus far as twelfth night was exemplary, rather it is a sharing of knowledge in line with what I take my responsibility to be to you all.
Some of you may be aware of this, hopefully those of you linked in a peer/student relationship are definitely aware of this, but in my experience leaving things unsaid on an assumption of knowledge is fraught with danger.
Reflected perceptions is simply that the behaviour of one, reflects on all. To a certain degree, you are no longer just an individual, you are now a "member of the Queen's guard"
This lesson is one that I have seen new Peers learn the hard way. Most often they are Peers due to their strong self-confidence, but at some point, they will be the first Pelican/Laurel/Knight that some newcommer meets. If they are anything less than courteous, that newcommer will label all members of that order as bad people. They may even label all peers or even the whole SCA (as peers are the perceived cultural leaders) negatively.
Hence, I entreat you to think on and choose your behaviour in this context. I do not think it will be too hard for you, as you have been recommended and chosen due to a combination of positive virtues. So be yourself and be ready to take a deep breath when you feel frustration or spite tempt you. And as we are all in this boat together, if you need guidance on avoiding or correcting a faux pas, either talk to each other or me.
warmest regards,
Sir Blayney
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