1) He has had time to discuss things with Helene, who is happily there in the meeting with them. The answer is yes, it should be possible, but they need to work on the mechanics which they will.

2) Which leads to the second question. There will be a smaller group of researchers to begin the investigations and as they find concrete methods and they will add more people to the team. The team will consist of both technologically advanced members and those who know of magic rituals. Helene personally will also be helping, whenever she doesn't have something more urgent.

Ayaka is assured they will take this matter seriously to provide all possible options for characters to choose what they want to do when "the time comes".