Well yes, of course that would be preferable. But until you get here it will have to do.
[He chews on his lip for a moment, debating if he should ask]
Cassiel.... your other abilities, can you use them?
[Because no, not having his flowers isn't a big deal, but he doesn't know if it's him or if it's this place, and he wants to find out without worrying Cassiel that something might be wrong with him, because Cassiel worries too much as it is and he doesn't want to worry him further.]