"I have my ways," Saïx answered. As for whether or not it was truly magic, well, he'd leave that to the experts. All that he was concerned with at the moment was that the portals had allowed him access to that which was beyond the wall of thorns. However, look though he might, Jafar would find no semblance of eyes underneath the hood.

Not to say they weren't there. They were simply well-hidden by the darkness provided by the hood's shadow. "Of course," he answered with a slight nod.