Doctor Freeman. I realize this moment may not be the most... convenient for a heart-to-heart, but I had to wait until your, friends, heh. were otherwise occupied. Hmm. There was a time they cared nothing for miss... Vance, when their only experience of humanity was a crowbar, coming at them down a steel corridor. When, i, plucked her, from black, mesa, huh. I acted in the face of, objections that she was a mere child, and of no practical use to anyone. I have learned to ignore such naysayers, when, eh. Quelling them, hm?... Was out of the question. Still I am not one to squander my, investments. And i remain confident she was worth far more than the initial, appraisal. That's why i must now... extract from you some small repayment owed for your own survival... See her safely to White forest, Doctor Freeman. I wish i could do more than keep an eye on you... But i have agreed to abide by certain... Restrictions... Hmm. Well now, listen carefully my dear, when you see your, father. Relay these words... Prepare for unforeseen consequences.