Shannon drew in a sharp breath. He'd backed off a step. That wasn't good. And with a glance to Lucy's palm she knew they didn't have enough for shelter. But they would maybe offer him enough time to get away. She took what her granddaughter had. Opened one packet, and gave Lucy one.
"Open it in your palm and get ready to throw and run when I say." She stepped away from her, and closer to Loki. "We don't have enough. You will have to distract them long enough for us to get away. Use the rest for your own escape. Don't be brave. I need you." They all needed him. She placed the salt packets very close, so he could perhaps use his magic to move them. "We need you."