: Though they likely met briefly when Alyx was a child at Black Mesa, their adult relationship is forged through survival in City 17 and the Outlands. Explicit Romantic Hints : Eli Vance's Teasing : Her father, Eli

So, adjust your tie, double-check your TPS reports, and shoot your shot. Just remember: Don't date your direct subordinate unless you have cleared it with HR. And for the love of God, save the game before you send that risky "You up?" email at 11:47 PM.

In the prequel setting of Half-Life: Alyx , new and established relationships flesh out Alyx’s early days in the Resistance.

One night, after a 16-hour negotiation, they found themselves in the empty building's rare book library. A single lamp lit the dust motes. He kissed her first—a challenge, not a question.