[ He wrinkles his nose at the thought of asking other people for help. Then relents with an aggrieved sigh. ]

I suppose if I must...

[ He casts a look around, pointedly ignoring the fairy still hovering near him. His next words are still addressed to Sigma. ]

Since you're here, why don't you make yourself useful and see if there are any other pieces of this technology lying buried in the sand?