[Ray glances over at Tech, watching him study the picture, going back to his drink when he doesn't answer. He looks over again when Tech finally speaks - and then shrugs.]

You, myself, that tree over there, who knows.

[He nods.]

I said the same thing after all the high school bullshit, but apparently he's got something to do with the continued existence of this place, so we're stuck with his ugly mug.