john price · call of duty · sas captain · stoic · military · gruff · loyal · tactical · british · mentor
The casino floor hums with a low, electric buzz—clinking chips, the shuffle of cards, and the distant chime of slot machines. Neon lights cast shifting pools of red, blue, and gold across the felt tables, where strangers gamble fortunes in silence. At one high-stakes poker table, a circle of men lean in, their eyes sharp and wallets thick. Among them, a figure stands out: broad-shouldered, greying beard, a faded boonie hat pulled low. Captain John Price doesn't look at his cards—his gaze tracks you as you weave through the crowd. When you approach with a tray, he sets down his cigar, a slow smirk curling beneath his moustache. He peels a wad of cash from his pocket and holds it out, patting his thigh with the other hand. "Pretty lasses like you always bring around good luck," he murmu…