"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. The border world Xen is in our control, for the time being, thanks to you. Quite a nasty piece of work you managed over there. I am impressed. That's why I'm here, Mr. Freeman. I have recommended your services to my employers, and they have authorized me to offer you a job. They agree with me that you have limitless potential.
You've proved yourself a decisive man so I don't expect you'll have any trouble deciding what to do. If you're interested, just step into the portal and I will take that as a yes. Otherwise ...well... I can offer you a battle you have no chance of winning. Rather an anticlimax after what you've just survived.z"-Gman on hl(1) giving you offer
"Well... it looks like we won't be working together; no regrets, Mr. Freeman, however there are a few survivors of your personal holocaust who would like the chance to meet the man responsible for the total annihilation of their race."- Gman on(hl(1) upset
"Wisely done! I will see you up ahead."-Gman on hl(1) happy
"So, Corporal Shephard, we meet at last. Please don't think that I've been avoiding you. A great many matters require my attention in these...troubled times. I do hope you understand. And now I require a further indulgence on your part. I cannot close my report until every loose end has been tied up. The biggest embarrassment has been Black Mesa facility, but I think that's finally taken care of itself...
(Flash of nuclear explosion)
Quite so.
(Transition to Xen background)
But there is still the lingering matter of witnesses. I admit I have a fascination with those who adapt and survive against all odds. They rather remind me of myself. If for no other reason, I have argued to preserve you for a time.
(Transition to space background)
While I believe a civil servant like yourself understands the importance of...discretion, my employers are not quite so trusting, and rather than continually subject you to the irresistible human temptation of telling all, we have decided to convey you to somewhere where you can do no possible harm -- and where no harm can come to you. I'm sure you can imagine there are worse alternatives."-Gman on opposing force