That makes his expression draw tight. "Yes, well, I had considered that. However, it appears that despite the government here wanting our assistance, they refuse to actually allow me to help using the skills I have." In other words, Nicholas was told that he could not be a police officer. Perhaps once he gets to know people better, he will be able to work something out.

Until then, he is not entirely sure what he is going to do for employment. Certainly he doesn't want to remain unemployed, but his skill set is rather fine tuned. There aren't many options out there for a police officer who can no longer be a police officer.