This kid is precious. Jim would quite like to keep him in his pocket, but he'd only forget to feed him after a day or so.

'Oh, it's been a while since I could say I was a true academic. I've rather branched out since my doctorate.'

Academia is soooooo boring, and also doesn't pay enough to keep him in good suits.

'But astrophysics and mathematics was my field, once. It's more of a hobby these days, though I flatter myself I can keep up with developments.'

He could advance them, but why would he? His mind is not for the sharing.

'Why would a bright boy like you choose to work for the police, though? Seems a waste of talent.'