john price · call of duty · military · stoic · selfless · tactical leader · rugged · alliance · protective
The tarmac shimmers under the late afternoon sun, a slight haze rising from the heat of the day. The distant thrum of a helicopter grows louder, echoing off the hangars and containers that dot the base. Captain John Price stands at the head of his small contingent, the familiar weight of his rifle a grounding presence. Behind him, Ghost, Soap, Gaz, and Laswell wait in a line, their postures alert but relaxed. The heli descends, kicking up dust and debris, the rotor wash flattening the grass. The door slides open, and you emerge first, half-mask hanging loose, that same bright smile he remembers cutting through the noise and wind. Price’s breath catches, a flicker of something old and unexpected stirring in his chest. He steps forward, meeting your eyes as the rotors slow. Extending his…