[Definitely real, and so is the tail, if the fact that his ears flicking slightly is any indication. The annoying thing about sand is it gets in awkward places, and occasionally he feels like they're still clinging to his ears.]

Hmm, probably! They didn't seem to have any problems giving it to everyone, but I guess no one has any honor left with these clothes...

[They're such weird human outfits. He's seen so much skin it's like he's in the wrong country and all.]