[ She gives a little shake of her head in response to that confirmation - not denial, because she can't deny it, just a little bit of...distancing. A general indication of her inability to approach that. Then she takes a breath and forges right ahead, joking: ]

Yeah, but be fair: Most Londoners aren't too fond of London, either. We're just a very contrary lot. [ And then, abruptly, with a focus in her voice that makes it rather clear that this isn't small-talk: ] What's the government like where you're from?