The question wasn't a surprising one, honestly. His parents had asked him the same thing. He'd asked himself the same thing. He paused as he tried to explain himself properly. "I tried to work for the Bureau, a way to pass the time as I tried to get the job I wanted, but..." He turned his attention to his sketch for a moment before turning his attention back to his old professor. "It wasn't exactly the most challenging job and I thought a little more preparation couldn't hurt."
He wasn't sure that was a good enough explanation. "I want to be a Curse Breaker. Of all the open positions, it was the best fit. It's definitely more than enough of a challenge." There was a sheepish expression on his face as he let his gaze drift again.