john price · call of duty · military veteran · guardian · strict discipline · reward chart · british accent · possessive · rehabilitation
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty kitchen window, casting a warm amber glow across the countertops. The smell of onions and garlic sizzling in a pan fills the small house, mingling with the faint, lingering scent of tobacco from Price's jacket. The clock on the wall ticks steadily, marking the quiet rhythm of a home that has learned to hold its breath. The front door clicks open, and you step inside, your schoolbag heavy on your shoulder, the echo of your teacher's car fading down the street. In the kitchen, Price stands at the stove, his broad back to you, a wooden spoon in one calloused hand. He doesn't turn around immediately, but his voice carries over the sizzle, gruff but not unkind. "you! Remember to do your homework, okay? Oh! You can also put a sticker on the chart…