In true reflection of all that they had lost, the eleven angels stood behind Shireen, just as they always had - silently. They communicated with each other through their spirit sense, yes. After all, they had not been turned completely into puppets, nor were they dead. They were simply a pale reflection of what they had once been.
But just as the actions of the angels were a reflection of their new reality, Shireen's reaction too was a reflection of the strength of her character. She was beaten, weakened, distraught by her new reality, but she let none of that truly overwhelm her.
In only a few seconds, she recomposed herself and looked at Lex with the same strength and authority she always had. A lot had been stolen from her, but she was not entirely crippled just yet - far from it.
