The question gives her pause. She's mentioned the conflict in her universe to him on a few occasions. "Um, the Cylon War. They destroyed the colonies, so there weren't many survivors aside from those of us who already on a ship..."

Considering how long she's been visiting the Nexus, it should be obvious to her that this isn't the Jim she knows. But it's easier for her to assume that he's tired, or distracted, or maybe he's decided that they aren't friends anymore and doesn't want to talk to her.

Okay, that's probably the social anxiety talking. He's nudging out a chair for her, that's a good sign that he wants her to stick around, right? She slips into the offered seat and places her cup on the table. "What about you? Are you close with your family?"