Lance quotes from Pokémon

Arbok, use accid attack! Let's go!

Dragonite! Twister!

[noticing that Ash is not backstage] Is Ash coming?

Iris

Uh...no. Ash said he was watching the matches with Goh. He wants to experience all the stadium excitement firsthand.

That does sound like him.

And you didn't wanna watch from the stands with him?

Iris

Oh, actually...I wanted to ask a favor of both of you. Can we take a selfie? You don't mind, do you? [takes out her Rotom Phone]

I'd be delighted.

Of course, dear.

So Steven, I hear that you know Alain fairly well.

We met while searching for rare stones. You know, I hope it doesn't overwhelm him to suddenly be matched against Leon.

So Leon has the advantage?

Yes. Who knew Rillaboom would use Acrobatics?

The time has come! Trainers of the Kanto region! [We see Ritchie from the original series make a cameo watching the show. Wonder what he's been up to all this time?] Trainers of the Johto region! [We see Jackson/Vincent, Marina and Jimmy also watching the game as well.] All of you just watch me battle. And you, Diantha, as a Dragon Master, I ask of you to bring only your best to battle my Dragon brigade.

And of course, you're right. The thing that connects us all is our Pokémon and battling itself, I too have a request to all the trainers of the Kalos region. [Shauna, Tierno, Trevor and Sawyer are also watching.] As I stand here, your dreams and ambitions are with me and so, Lance, I very much am looking forward to seeing how you and your Pokémon shine like the stars!

So, shall we begin?

Lance!

Ash, hi there. Looks like my challenge has come to an end. Now, do your best. [Lance leaves heading back home. That's the best interaction between Ash and Lance you can come up with, writers?!]