Just rolled for the items after closing and Merisiel is stuck with no options. Tried everything that has worked in the past, restarting and continuing, selecting other characters and come back, etc. trying to avoid forfeit as this is my 4th good run on this scenario where a bug is preventing me from advancing.

Don't close anything in HCtF. It is not Nessesary and can cause that back screen bug.

At least untill it get fixed. The HCtF does not require location closing, only saving lives.

As soon as you close the location hit next turn button on top right corner before rolling the die for loot. This will bypass the bug and let you procede.