A shift in countenance that's quite clear. No reason to make a fuss over it. "A nomad to the area then? No family?" Spouse? Girlfriend, boyfriend? Hm. "I guess it's an okay spot to come visit on leave from protecting our waters." Whether he's been in any of the armed forces is up in the air, so Katherine runs with it, smiling, since he seems to believe that's his backstory. May just be, too. "If you like bake sales." Her smile brightens.

"Was he in the accident too? Or -- safe at home when, you, well." The corners of her lips purse to the side, expression turning appropriately despondent for a moment. Sympathy, or empathy in this case since she was in an 'accident' too, is for the best.