He becomes aware part of the way through that he has gained an audience, but carries on as if he hasn't noticed. He'd expected a few people might stop and listen, if only because singing isn't something he typically does, especially not where others might be around to hear. The fact that it's Pudding who listens and speaks up, of course, means it's probably not such a personal surprise, for they barely know each other, but rather that she is genuinely moved.
It's a little embarrassing all the same, but he hides that well enough as he turns and glances down at her before shrugging. "Ah... Thanks," he says as he casts his eyes back out over the lake, feeling even more awkward as he realizes she's not just moved but actually in tears. "It's not the sea, but it's as close as we're going to get here."
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It's a little embarrassing all the same, but he hides that well enough as he turns and glances down at her before shrugging. "Ah... Thanks," he says as he casts his eyes back out over the lake, feeling even more awkward as he realizes she's not just moved but actually in tears. "It's not the sea, but it's as close as we're going to get here."