Do you think Ekko needed to experience this version of Powder/Jinx?

"Experience" sounds really insane lol, but to better phrase the question. Do you think that Ekko needed to experience this reality with AU Powder in order for him to realize who Jinx was, his feelings for her and reigniting his love for Zaun?

Or would you have rather he had spent time with his Jinx rather then spending time with an alternate version of her?