Loki was in the middle of pouring wine and a non-alcoholic replacement for the two guests when Shannon's request took him aback. "I--" He shared confused glance with Shannon, unsure how he should tell a story he had not participated in.
"It's..." he continued as he switched to Shannon's glass. "Uh... As you know, Katherine and Shannon are from an alternative future timeline. I was not present the first time Shannon met me - or a version of me - uhm, about five years ago Katherine arrived in this timeline and then, just after we settled in the space station, Shannon joined us from the future as well. That is how I ended up meeting her." He taken a seat now and filled his own glass. "I am one of the few people who has met the mother of their child through said child."