Black Mesa: Inbound
#2 of Half-Life
And thus, the story is underway! Enjoy.
"Oh shit, I'm gonna get fired for being this late!" I said, looking down at my watch, which still read 8:47 as I sat down in the train, panting from both my rush and the caffeine. "Good morning, and welcome to the Black Mesa Transit System. This automated train is for registered staff only, visitors must use the Visitors Train, unless they are traveling with a registered staff member. The current time is: 8:56 AM, with a current topside temperature of 98.5 degrees, with an estimated high of 110.3 degrees. Today, we at Black Mesa celebrate the 27th birthday of Dr. Gordon Freeman. Will Dr. Issac Kliner please report to the Medical Ward for your monthly checkup. Chief of Security, Barney Calhoun, please report to Sector C Test Labs. Now arriving at: Sector B Medical Ward." The PA system said as the train came to a halt. "Please refrain from opening the doors until the train has come to a complete halt." "I dread my checkups, don't they realize I am in perfect health? Ah, good morning Gordon, do you know what time it is, I seem to have forgotten my watch." Issac said, sitting down across from me. "It's 9:00, Issac." I replied, tapping my foot as the train departed. "A regular urinalysis and biohazard examination are required for continued work at the Black Mesa Research Facility. Missing any scheduled examinations are grounds for immediate termination. Now arriving at: Sector C Test Labs."