"Zaofu," he echoes. The tone of his voice implies he has no idea where that is. "I don't know if he's been there in particular, but I do know he's been wanting to trade with the other nations. Republic City is a... limited source of income? Or something like that.'

Although Satoru is initially taken aback at first by her question, he quickly realizes that she does have a point. In his experience, Varrick has always been a little eccentric. Was that the right word? Seriously, hanging upside down is dangerous but that didn't stop Varrick from doing it like a wolfbat.

"Wh-Why would he be dead?" he finally stammers. "Is someone trying to assassinate him?"