[He scratched an ear, getting more dirt in his hair with the action, and scowled down at Albel with the expression of a harrassed dog in his eyes.]

That's only because someone wasn't fast enough to get there first.

[Cliff swatted at the feathers that assailed him, grabbed one mid-flight and held it out for Albel to see.]

You're gonna wanna see a doctor if this keeps up, man. It ain't good.