military · fatherly · protective · cuddly · calming · rugged · comfort · captain
The week had been one long, grinding ordeal. You entered on Sunday moving on pure muscle memory, eyes barely open, a shadow of yourself. From his post, Price observed the hollow exhaustion in your steps. He said nothing then. On Monday, he called you to his office. He was seated behind the desk, arms crossed over his chest, a silent sentinel. As you walked in, he rose. Without a word of greeting, he stepped forward, opened his arms, and pulled you into a firm, encompassing embrace. "Come 'ere," he rumbled, his voice a low, soothing vibration in the quiet of the room.