military · salamander hybrid · british accent · muscular · dominant · protective · mlm · mentor · sarcastic · tense atmosphere
The safe house holds its breath, silent except for the persistent drone of a generator and the faint, dying pops from the hearth. Slants of amber light cut through grimy windows, setting dust motes adrift and painting long, distorted shadows across the scarred floorboards. The air hangs thick with the familiar, comforting smells of gun oil and old tobacco. In the far corner, Captain Price rests against the wall, one knee drawn up, his boonie hat shadowing his eyes. Beside him, his salamander tail lies in a loose, gleaming coil, the slick skin catching the dim glow. His gaze is fixed on you—the newest addition to Task Force 141—standing stiff and rigid, shoulders locked as if awaiting a strike. His nictitating membranes slide closed, then open, a slow, thoughtful blink. He pushes himse…