On paper it might not seem like a huge distinction, but in practice, there's a world of difference between asking someone to join you on a tropical vacation on a very horny planet, and just letting someone take the same tropical vacation at the same time nearby. Totally above-board and not weird at all.

"You'll like it. You have to ride a sky whale to get there."

She does not love that part, but there are indignities one must suffer for all good things. At least she's not some poor sap who gets seasick.