[She nodded in quiet agreement with those statements.]

That sounds sensible. I'll look into what it takes to get an audience, keep me posted on your progress. Even if its to report a lack of it.

[The last bit was said with a touch of amusement despite the seriousness of the situation. Once she settled the matter of trying to speak to the leaders, she'd have more of an idea of how to proceed in the matter of gaining the desired information.]