[He wasn't actually expecting to get an audible response from the guy. When it came to Pokemon, reverting back to their normal forms made it harder to communicate. Seemed like this was somehow the other way around.]

Oh, cool. Don't worry 'bout it. S'not like you ripped its roots out. It's tough out here for a plant sometimes, it happens.

So... [Now that you could talk and all.] What's your name? Mine's Vinnie.