"I don't know about those machines myself," he says, quieter, "But I know those who would. So... yes, please. If you can send those to my SCA, that would be appreciated."

Which means more thanks given, and he doesn't grimace at that, simply looks serious. The rest they can figure out as they need to, and much as he doesn't know all machines that can do the things Ten-Nank mentions, he does know people. He trusts he can ask those people. If not Tidus, then Idia, or Jake, or anyone he turns to on the ICP and admits (loudly, and not proudly or happily, but directly) to his ignorance and need for help.

No point pretending anyone is at their best alone and in isolation. Particularly not someone raised and trained in a group.