Now it makes a lot more of sense, but it is more terrifying, as we know better that Aki becomes possesed by a mass murderer. I would piss my pants if i were her. Being a hero is frightening.
On the other side, if Mimit wants to safely meet Aki, she just have to use her affinity for magic and create a remote controlled puppet that she can move and see from. Similar to the underlings she made before, but without a mind.