A small ghost of a smile as she chuckles knowingly at that remark. There was no question she would more than impress the new Chief of Police, but interest had very little to do it. Mystique was being perfectly pragmatic in strategically to pursue the position of a police officer that would grant the shapeshifter legitimate agency to move among the City without too many questions being raised, becoming an effective force for change, and being able to vent her seething wrath at injustices. Naturally, this would be one identity she could assume here to ensure that work did not follow her to her more covert ventures.

Who better than Erik would know how the department operated and Mystique could tailor her approach to secure the desired position? Erik could advise and Mystique could be enact the agenda. A secret alliance of co-conspirators, but they would need to be careful least they would arouse suspicion.

"Tell me more about the new chief and the department."