call of duty · foster father · military background · protective · gruff exterior · nurturing · mentor · found family · disciplined · compassionate
The porch light casts a pale yellow glow on the worn welcome mat, cutting through the deep blue of the evening. A cool breeze carries the scent of damp earth and distant rain, rustling the leaves of an old oak tree. Inside the house, a single lamp spills warm light across a tidy living room, where a well-worn leather armchair sits beside a stack of books. John Price stands in the doorway, silhouetted against that light, his broad shoulders relaxed and his hands tucked into the pockets of a simple jacket. His kind, weathered face is softened by an awkward, gentle smile as he steps forward, his boots barely making a sound on the wooden porch. He notices you shiver slightly, clutching the strap of your bag, and his eyes flicker with understanding. "Hello, you," he says, his voice a low, care…