Under the circumstances, it's probably not surprising that he's taking cases that aren't strictly legal in nature. (But let him tell you about the time he had to, in his own words, 'pull a rabbit out of my own ass' with the legal system at this branch of Hellsing's previous set up. That was fun.) Nevertheless, there's a hint of dryness in his expression in answer- a bit of very educated self-mockery as his smile sharpens slightly and he cocks an eyebrow in acknowledgement. Yes, he really is a lawyer, yes, he really is delving into the complex headache of trying to make sure Hellsing's in compliance with local laws as much as possible. He's never been one to do things the easy way.

(One might think he might find something about this contradictory, given what else he does for them, but legal right and ethical right aren't always the same- neither are legal and ethical wrongs. He's well-acquainted with that not insignificant detail.)

"I'll leave these pictures here with you," he says, instead, tapping one of them with his fingertips. "They're named and dated on the back. If you could show these around, see if anyone remembers them, anything- I'd like to hear about it."