[ Vash... may have been a little carried away by everything, yes. He ducks his head when he realizes he delayed too long, and sends a weak apology mentally, one more thing in which he disappointed Knives. Who did so much that was so impressive, Vash is in actual awe, and overflows with gratitude.

He takes a deep breath. ]

There is... Delphinium. She is a bulbed plant, but she can communicate clearly, with us and even with people, though that takes her more effort. She lives with humans, who will do what she tells them to, but more than that, beyond that settlement there is a city of plants. Of Independents. That might be a good place to get used to being whole again, for you. [ He means the entirety of Tessla as she is now, Independent and Sisters all together. ] Safe, and provided with anything you may need. Including food and water, if you need them.

[ And no humans. He thinks that will be an important part of recovery, to find herself again, rather than have to deal with that too soon.

It's mostly a question for Knives, if he agrees with his judgment on that, but also to Tessla, as much as she is still awake. ]