Such loyal boys should be rewarded for their behavior. This obedience is impressive, and it is not something to be taken lightly. It’s assumed that this is because of their desire to keep in line with the Order’s rules. But no matter how many opportunities they’ve been given, how many times they could have easily slipped away into the night without anyone knowing, they’ve seemingly made no advance towards each other. The Order has kept an eye on these two for months, as they seem to have a clear affinity for each other. That is why the case of Elder Madden and Elder Mason is so exceptional. Nevertheless, boys continue to have relationships with each other and continue to go against the word of the Order by doing so. Ironic, considering there is no transparency offered from the Order.
The need for transparency amongst the missionaries has been declared over and over again and has been made one of the top priorities of boys on their journey towards the upper ranks of the priesthood. Not because of any inherent impropriety, but because such relationships can lead to the need for secrecy. Usually relationships between boys in the mission are frowned upon.
