It started as an unfair trade since there was no guarantee this would be the end result, but I'm sure there was some off-screen residual gratitude for ultimately playing a part in that turnout.

It burns that the initial reality had to sucker punch everyone where it hurt the most and nearly undo all of it.

Considering that Anne re-read those old entries and gained inspiration to take the most forgiving approach to dealing with Sasha and Marcy, I think she was grateful for Marcy at least taking action so things wouldn't stay the same before the stranding.

If they did stay the same, there's no way they would have grown so well and learned so much, even if it meant the box never would have made it back to Amphibia and kept Earth safe from invasion anyway.

Yep, basically a blessing in disguise.

Yeah, which is probably why Marcy said to Anne “I gave you everything” or something after Adrias revealed her betrayal

i agree! finally a good take on this whole scene. i always see people blaming marcy and saying that she was extremely manipulative in this scene which, yes, but also no.