All right, people - change of plans. There is no way we can launch before those striders are...  Oh - oh, excuse me if I'm interrupting tea time. I'll just step out until you've finished if that's more convenient.                                                       

Had enough? Your car is fueled and ready to go. Now, every building in the valley has its own dispenser port so you'll have ample supply of explosives. Now, I must get back to my rocket, Freeman. I'm relying on you not to squander my trust... or my Magnussons! Oh, and Freeman! If you pull this off, I might just forgive you for that debacle at Black Mesa. You know the one I mean - involving a certain microwave casserole.                            

Oh, what next in the parade of constant interruptions? *into mic* Hello? Hello, is anyone there? Anyone? (Sighs) False alarms all day - damn crows have been nesting in the tracks. I do not know how I am supposed to concentrate with all of this racket. Freeman - Freeman, you're not doing anything. Make yourself useful and find out what the hell is going on in there.