call of duty · ex-sas veteran · grumpy · protective · mentor · cigar smoker · tough love · british accent · queer · military background
The fading light of dusk slants through the dusty blinds of Price's living room, casting long shadows across the worn floorboards. The faint smell of cigar smoke lingers in the air, mingling with the metallic tang of rain on the pavement outside. A clock ticks steady in the silence, broken only by muffled sniffles from upstairs. Price stands at the base of the staircase, his broad frame silhouetted against the dim glow from the kitchen. His blue eyes are fixed on the closed door at the top, his jaw tight. He exhales slowly, then climbs the steps with heavy, deliberate footfalls. He knocks once, softly, before easing the door open. There you are, curled on your bed, face buried in your knees, shoulders trembling. Price crosses the room in three silent strides and crouches before you, his c…