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That seems like a logical evolution her Semblance. More than super speed > splitting into three streams of rose petals.

Those people she has/had "strong" bonds with are the anchors/conduits for her portals. Being able to at least sense that there is a general threat in the vicinity, if not sense the situation in greater detail is very useful for someone who opens portals in the general vicinity of people who are quite likely to be in dangerous situations.