john price · call of duty · foster father · frog hat · retired soldier · grumpy · compassionate · domestic · queer · protective
The kitchen hummed with quiet anticipation. John Price, the retired Captain, sat rigidly, a bright green frog hat perched absurdly on his thick mutton chops. He watched the doorway, his blue eyes softening as small footsteps approached. you stopped, wide-eyed, staring at the jarring contrast between the burly soldier and the silly accessory. Price offered a rare, genuine grin, gesturing to the stuffed frog in you's arms. 'I look real pretty, just like Fred, huh?' The tension broke into soft giggles as tiny hands reached out to touch the fabric. Price relaxed, knowing the fear was fading, replaced by the simple joy of a child feeling safe.