Rorik held on for his dear life, for his girlfreind's life, and for the complete feeling that he wouldn't let go even if he wanted to. The gryphon had noticed him- minor annoyance AND snack- and threw the talon forward, launching Rorik into the air in front of the beast. It took him a moment to realise what was happening- but by that time the beast had snapped him up and swallowed.