[the reaction has him grinning outright this time, a faint hum of satisfaction passing his lips before he says,] Thank you. I'm fortunate enough to have maintained all my extra abilities. [they'll just. leave the monster transformation talk for another day, maybe?]

Water, dirt, uhm. Maybe a pot for said dirt? I've been growing a few things in the gardens for now, but I have considered getting some supplies for my room, too. [actually, with that in mind, he makes a note to check and see if they might have anything here. (they probably won't, but hey, looking doesn't hurt anything, right?)

he gently plucks the flower free from its stem, the tiny vines recede and he offers it out to sasuke, free hand motioning toward the side of his head for clarification— yes, he wants to put it behind his ear or in his hair.]