"Yes, and yes." Felix looks at Jim with a patient expression. "It's far too late to avoid now. He's already stepped beyond the veil between the planes and seen the Nexus of all times and spaces. Come into possession of knowledge no mortal man was meant to comprehend. Fate has marked him, Jim. Plus, if you don't do it, I will,"

Opening argument concluded, he drains his drink and raises a hand to ask for another. Norn probably needs one too.