I hope that the hunt for the Unseelie went well. I considered your difficulties and I wanted to advise you to make contact Agent Symbaern in the Tower, either by letter or in person, as she is now in charge of the Associates program. As well, you might want to send another letter to Associate Malchenko and ask if you can arrange a time to meet.
As well, you might want to consider avoiding Lower as you've professed this interest. The Order has some rather vehement enemies amongst the thieves and murderers thereabouts.
~Associate Maylun