Being guided along, linked by hands, Namine follows, stepping through the opening with ease. She's used to the dark paths, being an avid user of them herself, and she isn't surprised by the effects of walking through one to get from one place to another.

The only difference here is that instead of using the dark paths to escape, or to hide away from danger and hostility it serves a different purpose this time, one far more pleasant -- even if it is still an escape.