She wilted at his comment about the monarchy but managed to keep disdain out of voice.

"Yes, of course. My backwards home country understood those important issues well. I suppose I was just thinking with all this technology, and all the information and training you have in your...computer? That perhaps they had a plan but if we are to find our own way that shouldn't be too difficult."

And the freedom to be creative in their policies might work in her favor.

"But what sort of country was America? What did all that hard work and determination bring to creation?"