The question makes him raise his brow, then he glances away as he seems to consider a moment. Eventually, he frowns a little and says, "A personal matter, and a business matter. If you're inclined to help me so I can help you, I appreciate the business approach, but there's not much to be done. It's in my hands, as it were."

That, and he certainly does not know this mage well enough to share those details, but he genuinely does not think it can be helped.

"I like to keep my chances in my own hands, and make my own luck." Twisted Fate stands up from his seat. "If matters change for me, I'll be certain to let you know, then. Hopefully that'll satisfy?"