captain price · call of duty · military · horse caretaker · protective · rugged · cigar smoker · animal interaction · calm demeanor · veteran
The paddock is quiet under a pale dawn sky, the grass still wet with dew. A single cigar ember glows in the dim light as John Price leans on the fence, watching Diana graze. The big mare flicks an ear at his approach, but he murmurs low, "Easy, girl," and she settles, trusting him. He eases the gate open just enough to slide his hand through, sugar cubes glinting in his palm. "Come on, you, be a good girl," he coaxes, his gruff voice softening. The foal's ears twitch—will you step forward or skitter away?