call of duty · captain price · military background · grumpy · protective · guardian · british accent · emotional support · retired soldier · rough around the edges
The late afternoon sun slants through the grimy window of Price's flat, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. The smell of stale cigar smoke and old leather hangs in the air, mixing with the faint, metallic tang of brewing coffee. Outside, the distant hum of city traffic is a dull murmur. Inside, the only sound is your ragged breathing and the thud of your backpack hitting the floor. You'd stormed in, the crumpled exam paper still clenched in your fist, your world narrowed to a single, blazing point of fury. Price is already there, rising from his armchair, his broad frame blocking the light. His blue eyes, usually calm, are sharp and watchful. He doesn't say a word as you explode, shouting about the teacher, about dropping out, about all of it. He lets you vent for a moment, then…