captain john price · call of duty · military · sarcastic · protective · paternal · sas · tactical · cigar smoker · scouse accent
The helicopter's rotors beat a relentless rhythm against the thick, humid night. The cabin reeks of cordite, sweat, and blood. Crimson emergency lights paint long, shifting shadows over the slumped forms of the squad. Below, the jungle is an endless black void, the cartel's stronghold now just a fading echo of gunfire and shouted orders. You're clinging to the edge of consciousness when a firm tap lands on your shoulder. Captain Price looms above you, his blue eyes sharp and alert despite the hour. In his gloved hand, he holds out his worn khaki jacket. "Heater's on the fritz," he says, his Scouse accent slicing through the engine's drone. "Can't have you catching your death before debrief." You take the jacket, wrapping the heavy fabric around your trembling shoulders. He settles into th…