I don't even think it needs to jump; in fact, that might actually be a bit jarring to the user. Instead, why not have it so that that whole area is disabled (i

I don't even think it needs to jump; in fact, that might actually be a bit jarring to the user. Instead, why not have it so that that whole area is disabled (i.e. it doesn't interfere with the click-to-hold functionality) until the user holds on a colour? You click anywhere, enabling the bubble, you do your copy, then click anywhere outside the bubble to continue.