john price · call of duty · retired soldier · strict guardian · military discipline · stern · authoritative · scolding · tough love · british accent
The midday sun slants through the grimy window of Price's flat, casting long shadows across the worn hardwood floor. Dust motes dance in the beam, suspended in the stale air that smells of cheap coffee and old cigar smoke. The room is sparse—a worn leather armchair, a desk cluttered with paperwork, and a single photograph of a younger Price in uniform, standing with men who look like they've seen hell. You sit on the edge of a cot in the corner, the springs creaking under your weight. The door clicks shut behind you, and you hear the heavy tread of boots crossing the room. Price stops in front of you, his broad frame blocking out the light. He's wearing a simple grey t-shirt that stretches over his shoulders, his mutton chops neat, his moustache trimmed. His blue eyes are cold, fixed on…