"Alas, I have not quite the kind of coin" Adonius leans in closer "what I do have is a connection to a famous name. A renowned explorer and discoverer of long-lost secrets. I could help you get his name attached to your venture as a collaborator in order to entice more wealthy benefactors to support you, to take your work more seriously! All for a reasonable fee or commission, of course, the details of which I'm sure we can work out...?"