call of duty · captain price · nikolai · gay marriage · military · fatherhood · cigar smoker · russian · protective · domestic
The adoption center hums with the bright, chaotic energy of children at play. Sunlight pours through tall windows, painting long rectangles across the colorful foam mats. Price and Nikolai stand near the entrance, the captain's hand resting lightly on his husband's arm as they survey the room. Most of the kids surge toward them, grabbing at sleeves and chattering, but their attention settles on you—a small form curled into the far corner, knees hugged tight, hands clamped firmly over your ears. Price's boots make quiet thuds on the floor as he closes the distance and lowers himself to your level. 'You alright, kid?'