( Carefully, Myrcella considers what he's said before allowing herself to ask the question which may seem rather obvious. )

How have they proven themselves to be unscrupulous? ( Is he referring to Joffrey-level terrible, or what? ) Truthfully, I don't understand how a government like this functions to begin with. There are only monarchies so far as I know where I come from. And the King would be entitled to and expect fealty to him before any and all else and others.

( This democracy business actually fascinates her, but she doesn't understand; yet. )

I can do that. ( She knows her own mind, especially after what she's endured. Whatever she chooses will be up to her. ) The people seem good so far.

What else is?