There is at least a good moment that the witch admires the area before she starts climbing. Someone is just being too stubborn to fly without her broom as she can't be as fast without it. There is a bit of relaxation running through Marisa at the sight of Chireiden, as at least she had some idea of where she was..

That stalk does get a strange look and her hand inching towards a inner pocket of the skirt. But she'll stay put on the top of the dune she is on for now. If anything, higher ground mean a faster take off and more room to charge up and fire if things went south rather quickly.