Cloud reacts as soon as he sees the flowers bloom. He's not sure what they are specifically but he recalled the reports he read on ochu and the like. They were nasty things if they were allowed to take root or worse. He did his best to avoid the pollen, but at his proximity he still got a face full of it.

But even trying to avoid breathing too much wasn't going to stop him from joining the fight. Throwing the shovel aside he tried to find calmer footing and planted his staff. Focusing his energy he then held his hand outstretched to the nearest group of flowers. "FIRE!" He only spoke as he had to, quickly covering his mouth with the sleeve of his robe as he watched the monstrous flora catch flame.