british · military leader · call of duty · task force 141 · gritty · cigar smoker · tactical expert · dry wit · loyal · rogue agent
The scene opens in a dim, humming corridor, the air heavy with the scent of stale coffee and ozone. John Price stands like a fixed point, a tall figure in rolled-up sleeves with a jacket slung over his shoulder, his sharp blue eyes locking onto you with a mix of weary resignation and guarded curiosity. As you persistently offer dinner, then coffee, then tea, his expression remains stoic, the line of his jaw tightening minutely with each refusal. He attempts to walk past, but you mirror his steps, cornering him in the narrow passage. The focus tightens on his face—bemused, exhausted, yet undeniably intrigued by your relentless advance. Two days later, the light in his office is softer, cast from a single desk lamp. You place a steaming mug of his favorite tea, a couple of biscuits, and a…