Yeah, it's expected but it's a gut punch nonetheless. She has to work through it on her own. You wonder how she would react if she ever saw Ricket. If she'll tell us her thoughts and feelings on the return of Griffith. Will she ever properly explain what happened to her to Farnese and Shiereke.
It was great though to finally see this moment, Casa of the Band of the Hawk returned. Kind of. How many years were they on this journey? How many years on that damn ship. Seeing her fight, and the memories of the ceremony, and remembering Judeau, got me a little misty eyed. Not gonna lie.
I've been reading this Manga for half my life at this point. I've re-read it countless times. I'm not sure if Miura will ever finish it. I've mentally let go of expectations but reading this kind of makes me wish he would prioritize it more.