Such as... a degree in another field? A hobby? [ He asks, his voice carrying a hint of curiosity. Most humans pursue one occupation for their entire lives; either she is a renaissance woman, or she's flighty with her hobbies. Either way, any of her professions could have earned her enough coin, so he doubts she's lacking in finances. ]

It makes one wonder what occupations we, as otherworlders, can pursue to earn demichroma, if not by our usual professions.

[ The elevators door part, and he strides out past them. ]