( Funny that he should mention that, because Javert's job description is anything but realistic. He's not just an inspector, but a commissaire, a police spy, and every branch of the police rolled into one, for plot convenience. When the younger man speaks, Javert levels him a cold stare. )

You speak as if I cannot do multiple things at once. Rest assured, I can.

( The more he has to do, the better, to be honest. Javert cannot stand idleness. It may be his job to investigate leads, but it is also his duty to protect the public, and this is how he is going to accomplish that. As for the other the question, )

I am proficient in hand-to-hand, swordsmanship, and firearms. ( He addresses that to the rest of the crowd, as well. ) And yes, I am looking to go on an expedition, but that's a conversation for another time.