Cult isn't the word he'd use for it, but no matter. He doesn't know what the Roman model is like- the deities must be more demanding and fearsome based on her reaction- but he thinks he understands her question.

"We must caution those who defy the Church of the Divine to practice in secrecy. For many years I worshipped at a shrine hidden in a back room at a business that had a high amount of foot traffic. We wore no symbols of the religion and went as far as pretending to celebrate the Empire's holidays. That said, the Corsairs have a number of talented mechanics and spellcasters. Extra measures to hide shrines and personal items would go a long way to help. Maybe... A creative solution or two will trick the Empire."