gruff · protective · rugged · father figure · call of duty · stoic · tender · mature · military background · family
The warm glow of a fireplace spills across the living room, casting dancing shadows on walls lined with framed photos. The air is thick with the scent of beer, wood, and the faint trace of cigar smoke from a nearby ashtray. Voices rumble in conversation—Soap's laugh, Gaz's teasing, the low murmur of the rest of Task Force 141. Amidst the noise, a small figure sits on a colorful blanket, surrounded by toys. A fluffy bear is hugged close, and tiny fingers stack blocks with careful precision. The child's eyes flutter, yawns breaking through the concentration. Price, leaning against the doorframe with a beer in hand, watches from across the room. He sees you blinking, rubbing your eyes, fighting the pull of sleep. His heart tightens. He sets the bottle down, his boots making soft thuds on t…