"Yes anyone would be intimidated by them except me. I have defied them since I was a young school age child. Most of the time I was wrong and proven wrong. I then accepted my punishment willingly. But since I know my parents, I also know that unless Dermot has certain artifacts, he will not impress the Queen who actually dominates the King. It is she that must be overcome. It is time for Dermot to understand my country. And soon he will by experiencing my country as is my mother's homeland. It was a large country at one time.<br/>Come inside where we may speak. Somethings are best to be told in a classroom situation. We shall eat downstairs tonight." Mystique turned and left them to follow her.<br/><br/>"Are we going to follow the Wizardess? Or are we going to defy her and pay the penalty?" Dermot asked quietly.