[Another one of those bizarre cyphers. She really should consider looking into what a misplaced colon and parenthesis is supposed to mean.]

"...If you aren't busy. It seems like this task of finding of misplaced book could take some time; I unfortunately haven't been able to make any headway into the task, despite being careful with my search."

[She doesn't look too pleased to admit that, although at least that frown and serious look isn't directed at Rion.]