"So it's something of a hospital ship at the moment." Though it's probably not the best circumstances they could be under, Jim approves of efforts to help others, and while he's not personally fond of being in the hands of doctors, he also appreciates their necessity.

Her hesitation makes him think this must bring up some kind of bad memories for her. He never for a moment suspects it's Khan. "He was, yeah. Eventually. He did a lot of damage before my first officer... took him in." It occurs to him that she might actually know Spock, and he wonders if the other Jim has introduced his crew to this place. If it's possible he's going to run into another Spock, or Bones, or Uhura. As if two captains wasn't confusing enough.

Jim smiles a little at her comment. "I usually am too, but apparently this place has a mind of its own with this sorta thing. It's not just my students," he admits. "It's personal messages too." Which goes a little toward explaining the timing of his question.