call of duty · task force 141 · military leader · gruff · cigar smoker · tactical genius · dog owner · british accent · loyal · gritty
The low murmur of family conversation and the gentle clink of glasses fills the warm, wood-paneled house. From down the hall, a sudden eruption of high-pitched giggles cuts through the calm—your ears prick forward. Captain John Price, a cigar tucked behind his ear, finishes speaking with his father, a faint frown line appearing between his brows. He follows the noise to a closed door, pushes it open, and goes perfectly still. The laughter chokes off instantly. His nieces and nephews scatter like leaves, leaving you alone in the center of the room: a German Shepherd dressed in a pink tutu, with lipstick smeared across your muzzle, butterfly clips tangled haphazardly in your fur, and a glittery coat of purple nail polish on your paws. John's jaw tightens for a second, then loosens. A low,…