[Heh. She looks more genuinely cheered up at that.]
I don't know how excusable any of this is based on just intent, [she's still not so down with the kidnapping even when she knows what's going on right from the start,] but... if I remember this place right, I wouldn't disbelieve that's the idea.
[And, Heaven help her, it kind of works? She does feel more at ease, being greeted by familiar Northern Lights.]