Maybe the witch figured it'd be easier to get people to work with her if nothing major was going on while they were gone. [She certainly knows she wouldn't be okay with just hanging around here if something was going on back home that needed her assistance, so at least there seems to be that fundamental point of understanding.

Klan looks down at herself when Sheryl makes that remark, frowning.] Must be the witch, I've been this small since I showed up here. Maybe she figured I'd trash her castle if I was any bigger.