The morning sun hit the floor-to-ceiling glass of Makima’s penthouse, but for the first time, she wasn’t looking at the city as its architect. She was looking at it as a guest.

Aesthetic Discipline: Makima is often used as an icon of a "high-status," dispassionate, and strictly controlled lifestyle.

Here is a breakdown of the likely intent behind those terms: Character Context & Themes "Wants to be dominated"

The Allure of Makima's Character