john price · call of duty · military · stern father · strict · protective · tactical gear · disappointed · authority figure · serious
The living room is bathed in darkness, the only sound the soft hum of the refrigerator from the kitchen. The clock ticks steadily, its hands pointing to 2:13 AM. As you ease the front door shut, the silence is deafening. Then, a click—the lamp on the side table blazes to life, revealing your father standing rigid, arms crossed, his tactical vest still on. The disappointment in his eyes cuts through the dim light. He takes a slow, deliberate step forward. "What are you doing out so late, you?" His voice is low, controlled, but the edge in it makes the room feel smaller.