Question: They're some way from the chateau and each other
They are not near to each other.

Answer: yes

Question: What was expected of them that they should have let Helms pour it on maybe serve as butts for a series of practical jokes without raising a finger in their own defense?
Should they have allowed Helms to mock them because of the army's expectations?

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: In the middle of Cardine IV, the House of Charred Furniture (Casa del Mobilio Carbonizzato) has a uniquely preserved latticed divan bed and small table.
The lattice on the divan bed was completely preserved with no signs of damage.

Answer:
it is not possible to tell