[Well... She has good news and bad news. Because she's the queen of overthinking as it is, so it's not as if she hasn't thought about this before - a lot.]

It seems to be true. After all, I remembered home, and some impressions of this place, when I returned. So it seemed likely I truly did return home when I left.

As for leaving, that seems true, since other people can confirm I was gone.

The exception would be if I was held by the Malnosso during that time. It would account for false memories, as well as my absence in the village.