[b] Lance, in black jeans and a black t shirt walks up to the podium.[/b] "I didn't know Ash too long. I sought him out because he was the son of a friend that died, and I felt I was obligated to look out for him. He taught me to not take things too seriously, and how to live life like it should be. Not in gloom and brooding, but in joy and happiness. I never saw Ash in a bad mood. His good mood was always infectious. And now that he's gone.. I'll avenge him." [b] He walks back to his seat.[/b]