[Though she was happy that he was taking it in good humour, she didn't expect the answer he returned. Which was why she almost choked trying to clear her throat in order to not laugh (a lot).]

Ah, what a rebel. But you are right, one fights trouble with trouble, no? [But in moderation! (She says this now.)] I have a feeling that many, if not all of us here share your inclinations towards these adminstrators.

[She was definitely one of those who knew about England's compliance, if not from his meetings, then at least from France and China's constant whining.] But as we are all here now, it seems like you have a few partners in crime. [Few, meaning all of them.]