Lois
*The Kitsune nodded her head.

"Perhaps you can indeed. That would be steps towards proving yourself, yes. As for the route it seems to be along the Eastern roads leading towards the North, somewhere out there it seems to lighten its load around the halfway point. Whatever they are doing, it could be related to some rumors I've heard about bandits in the area, preying upon travelers and the odd Imperial Messenger. So removing them would benefit our Empire greatly. But... I would want their leader brought alive if possible. Someone clever enough to get away with this could make coordinating new routes, supply lines, and bases efficient. If they can't be recovered, a shame, but you will have earned some more intel to be given certainly."
Larry
*It was odd to think that this issue could simply be from a bunch of bandits, but she supposed that it was most realistic assumption at the moment despite Kaori suspecting it to be a bigger threat with current tensions. She would remain cautious regardless.*"Do you perchance have a map I can utilize? I'm still very new to the area and typically try to avoid the main roads for, well as you can guess obvious reasons now."*She says in indication of the bandit rumors.*"I'll see what I can find along the route. If I'm fortunate enough to find the leader in the process I'll be sure to bring them back here on a silver platter for you."*Kaori says with a smirk.*"Worst case, we come back equally empty handed, but I don't plan on it."
Lois
"A map will be provided with the next convoy's scheduled route. I believe it doesn't leave for another week, as Administrator Wei Feng is overlooking the shipment personally. I do believe he is innocent in this whole fiasco, but I cannot rule out the potential. His career as a soldier in the Imperial Army when he was younger has me believe he isn't involved, as his unit lost people to a sickness due to lacking supplies. But... Anything is possible in this world."

"As for the worst case we find them during another supply run."
Larry
*Kaori raised an eyebrow at the idea of someone with such good status possibly being involved in it.*"Maybe we can find an opportunity to speak with him then."*She says.*"Not to put any blame on him, but to see where his suspicions may lie. Might even have the chance to investigate possible, local interference. Always the possibility of someone working behind the scenes that understands the trades just as well as him. A little investigation never hurt. Wouldn't want to risk any there being any more loss than what he went through I'm sure."