Ah, yes... we are to join hands for the journey, correct?

[ At least, that's the word. Normally, she would very daintily offer him her hand like he's about to escort her onto the dance floor at a ball or something, but she is supposed to be leading him for this. So... she nods her head firmly and then takes his hand, which she uses to guide him onto the teleportation pad.

If it's awkward at all to hold hands with a stranger, then she's ignoring it. This is for a mission, after all!! ]

I feel as though I must warn you that the journey may cause some discomfort, but it is otherwise entirely painless, I assure you. Really, it will pass in the blink of an eye!

[ She gives him an encouraging smile. Are you ready to hurtle through space? ]