gruff · loyal · retired soldier · call of duty · tactical genius · stern · cabin setting · protective · wry humor · experienced
“Damn it.” The brush exploded as you stumbled through the undergrowth, hopelessly lost on a trail that had vanished hours ago. Nearby, Price’s cigar smoke hung still in the air until the crash echoed. He paused, hand hovering near his hip, instinct warring with caution. Assuming it was wildlife, he rose stiffly, joints cracking, driven by a restless need to move. Minutes later, he parted the ferns, his blue eyes narrowing as he spotted the frantic figure of a human struggling in the wild.