One of the things Mystique had always valued was punctuality, respect for authority and the processes related thereto. Of course, there were significant differences between the people at the Lair and her personal employees, and even she didn't expect anyone to jump at her suggestions ... but it was nice to hear the knock on her door while she at least remembered who might be visiting and why.
Her office was small, neat, cut off from her private quarters by a simple sliding oriental-style screen, a mahogany desk facing the door and a remarkably comfortable extra chair provided for visitors. Closing her laptop quietly, Mystique folded one leg over the other and waited.