It might. Though, well - Unfortunately, there's some trouble with the line of causality here, I'm afraid. We'll need to get at the Cetagandans to get the powers that'll help you get at the Cetagandans...But perhaps an opportunity will reveal itself.

[ He ends this lightly ironic patter with something that cuts at the core of what he cares about: ]

But tell me, my dear man - what does this magic let you do?