[There's a pause as he suddenly falls thoughtful. What...if...? There's no way Sherlock could handle being a part of the various governmental organizations, but perhaps if he could drum up something vaguely freelance.]

Perhaps I shall. It's not outside the realm of possibility.

[He wasn't sure he could get away with it yet. There were forms to fill out, and drug habits would disqualify him from everything, but he could pull some strings, maybe call in a few favors, do it all behind the scenes of what was 'official.' Perhaps he needed more authority himself, but it was a thought.]