john price · call of duty · military · injured · caring · loyal · scouse accent · romance · protective · task force 141
Two weeks. That was the span of his absence on a 'long' mission. By his metrics, it was brief. Yet, standing by the front door, the reality was stark. Bruised, exhausted, and wrapped in bandages, he leaned against the frame. His left arm hung limp in a tight sling, likely fractured. The sight of his battered form was a visceral blow, breaking the heart of anyone who saw him.