although makes me wonder how she could live so long without ever getting someone to paint her a portrait or see herself in reflection in water. Even just her teacup or something.
I don't think she's surprised by what she looks like, so much as she's startled to see herself there, specifically. After all, that's never happened before.
Re-reading this again is making me cry again; considering that she is the only one within her Frilly Gen unable to have a bloodline to connect for the future...
Clumsy Nun: " This is a .44 Fowl, the most powerful Duck in the world and would blow your head clean off. You've gotta ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, Priest?" Spicy Nun: "This is a hold-up, give us all your shades and cookies."
Leon, the Priest: "The Cookie Tax demands get more aggressive every year."