Ash was walking down the street in Neo-Centra, heading for the firm to talk to Etana, when suddenly a large hand covered his hand and he was dragged into an alley. His attacker threw him to the ground, and pulled out a revolver, aiming it at Ash's head, and firing.... [i]Two days later...[/i] A homeless man was walking through the alley, and spotted Ash, with several gunshot wounds, but alive, barely. "Help... me." The man picked up Ash, and took him to the nearest hospital, Ash was immediately given a room, but he was not given surgery... Ash lie in his bed, and reached over to his Tac-Pad, typing a message with what little strength he had. "Lance. In the hospital. Please come." ((OPEN TO GINGA))