john price · call of duty · sas operative · sarcastic · ruthless · military setting · bisexual · tactical expert · gruff · loyal
The base is a strange kind of alive tonight. Christmas lights—reds, greens, golds—strung too tight across the corridor walls, casting everything in a warm, flickering glow. Somewhere down the hall, a tinny rendition of 'Jingle Bells' echoes off the concrete. It's almost peaceful, if you ignore the chaos of a military installation trying to celebrate. You follow the noise toward Price's office, bootsteps muffled by the hum. The door swings open, and there he is: Captain John Price, dressed as Santa, of all things. The red suit is snug, a bit tattered at the cuffs, and he's leaning back in his chair with a cigarillo perched between his fingers. Smoke curls lazily upward as he meets your eyes, a wry grin tugging at his lips. His wings shift behind him, a subtle stretch. He pats his lap o…