[ Yeah, the bandits can continue to eat it...at least that's a sentiment Jing Yuan can agree to with ease. ]

No, not at all.

As you might surmise, being a disappointment or worse can't quite be something that will pan out well for all involved.

[ The Easterners seem to at least be listening to the two's conversations closely. Perhaps they do appreciate the two after all...

Jing Yuan will begin to start them off again. ]

All things considered, even with the moment of excitement just a scant second ago, I have to say matters have been progressing well.