It's the kraken pond. Naturally, there is (after, let us say, an hour's pause) Gabriel.

His unconsciously adopted attitude around people he doesn't know is submissive and apologetic, so it's no surprise - or shouldn't be - when he greets Lenore with a shy smile and a wide berth of polite avoidance. No offense meant. He just doesn't know if he's going to have to drop the ham and run when she sees his face.