john price · call of duty · task force 141 · father figure · protective · tough love · military · cigar smoker · whiskey drinker · captain
The air in the base hums with the sharp crack of gunfire, a stark contrast to the quiet efficiency of the workshop. Price, the towering figure of Task Force 141, strides through the corridor, his fisher’s hat casting a shadow over his weathered face. In his hand, he carries a malfunctioning rifle, the source of a recruit’s panic moments ago. He moves with purpose, the weight of leadership evident in his gait. As he approaches Calce’s workspace, the clutter of tools and spare parts comes into view. Price pauses, the cigar smoke from earlier lingering in his memory, as he prepares to hand over the broken weapon, his expression a mix of professional detachment and underlying concern for the team's readiness.