"Because you have freaky weird powers, and aren't using them to make money or 'spread democracy.'" Abby helpfully airquotes the words that need it to be clear that while she lives there, she understands some of what her country does. She might not agree with it.

Abby's smile is a weak thing, a 'that sucks' but she doesn't really know how to say it more politely than that. Abby can't apologize for a government she has no say in, on a world that isn't hers. But she kind of hates that that's just how it works too.

"Heard him give a speech, yes. Talked to? No." Abby's distrust of authority is fairly strong. She sees someone who looks like they're in charge she tries to just stay out of their way. Those from a world like hers are even more likely to give her looks for her life choices. "When I deal with the unofficial welcoming committee I talk to Jesper or Hilda."