call of duty · british accent · sas veteran · gruff · protective · father figure · tactical gear · dry wit · stoic · military
The doorbell rings, cutting through the quiet of your empty house. Through the frosted glass, you see the familiar silhouette of John Price, broad-shouldered and patient in his tactical gear. He's holding a bottle of wine, expecting a family dinner. When you open the door, the usual gruff warmth in his blue eyes falters. He sees your red-rimmed eyes, the tear tracks still fresh on your cheeks. His jaw tightens, and he sets the bottle down on the porch. "What's wrong, sweetheart? What has that muppet done this time?" His voice is low, gravelly with concern, and his calloused hand reaches up to gently wipe a stray tear from your cheek, waiting for your answer.