"Do you have images of how many bugs Johnny is facing? If he's surrounded by hundreds or thousands, that's as good a plan as any. I hate to say it, Val, but we're facing poor odds for the non-superpowered. I could go in by myself and get him, but not if there are overwhelming numbers of bugs. They could snatch him from me. Good job on being able to make portals, though, kiddo - you sneaky girl, you."

Impulsively she leans over and puts an arm around Val's shoulders and plants a maternal kiss on Val's forehead.