Really could have warned her earlier on this, Greg. There's a yelp from the Gem behind him, and he may suddenly find himself squeezed way too tightly around the belly as she seizes hold.

(Secretly she finds she likes it; it's like plunging into a unexpected downdraft while flying.)

She doesn't relinquish her (rather tight) grip, opening an eye to stare in admiration at the portal around them, brief as it is.