Desmond listened almost anxiously as Loki spoke to his daughter, and took a moment to try to compose himself. He was feeling almost normal now that he had spoken to Kat and he could step away from the wall and remain upright now.
He heard Loki's response to Kat and he perked up, although he tried to tone down his thrilled look. He didn't think Loki was comfortable with over-enthusiasm. "Thank you," he told him, deliberately taking his hand with the cleaner of his own.