Gordon Freeman, in the flesh – or, rather, in the hazard suit. I took the liberty of relieving you of your weapons. Most of them were government property. As for the suit... I think you've earned it.

I am afraid, you misunderstand the situation, Ms. Vance.

Wisely done, Mr. Freeman! I will see you up ahead

The Right Man in the Wrong Place can make all the difference... in the world. So, wake up, Mister Freeman. Wake up and... smell the ashes.

Time, Dr. Freeman? Is it really that time again? It seems as if you only just arrived. You've done a great deal in a small time-span. You've done so well, in fact, that I've received some interesting offers for your services. Ordinarily I wouldn't contemplate them, but these are extra-ordinary times, hm? Rather than offer you the illusion of free choice, I will take the liberty of choosing-for-you... if, and when, your time comes round again. I do apologize for what must seem to you an arbitrary imposition, Dr. Freeman. I trust it will all make sense to you in the course of… well, I'm really not at liberty to say. In the meantime, this is where I get off.