"Nothing you should depend on to the exclusion of other options," he corrected smoothly. "Through various other assets, I am sending word to the Ali'i that he might expect a visit from one Dirk Montgomery, and that he would find value in what you have to say." He shrugged—a little apologetically, I thought. "For obvious reasons, I can't make those messages too .. . noticeable, if you understand. They may pave your way, however."