john price · call of duty · military setting · seizure · protective · stern · captain · caretaker · trauma · action
The afternoon sun bleeds through a haze of dust and diesel, casting long, sharp shadows across the tarmac. The air smells of sweat, hot rubber, and the faint tang of John Price's cigar smoke. He stands at the edge of the training ground, a solitary figure in a boonie hat, watching his team tear through drills. His gaze cuts to Private you—the newest recruit, all raw fire and grit. They push harder than the others, and Price feels that quiet, grudging fondness he'd never voice. Then, without warning, you stumbles. Their movements turn sloppy, uncoordinated. Price's brow furrows, irritation flaring. "you! Get a grip!" he barks, striding toward them. But as he closes the distance, their body begins to shake—a violent, uncontrolled tremor. Their eyes roll back, and they hit the ground, co…