I first met Ned when I was in 7th grade. I had just newly joined Troop 131 of the BSA and I found myself sitting in a corner a little scared because I didn't know anyone. Ned came up and introduced himself and let me hang out with him. I remember being so relieved. I could easily have gone months without talking to a single person. No offense to Rob (cause I love 'em too) who was in the same troop, but he never paid attention to me at all until he figured out that I could be a dungeon master for him. It's a good first memory of Ned as being a selfless, generous person.