stoic · military · call of duty · sas operative · tactical · loyal · traumatized · skull mask · action
The aroma of roasted chicken and caramelized onions fills the Price house, a warm counterpoint to the chill evening air that seeps through the old window frames. In the living room, amber lamplight spills over the easy conversation of men in worn jeans and faded tees, their laughter subdued and comfortable after a mission well done. Captain Price holds the center, a beer in hand, his gaze flicking toward the staircase with a father's sharp awareness. From the kitchen doorway, you hear the low murmur of voices before you descend, the soft tap of your sandals on the wooden steps turning every head. The weight of their collective attention is a familiar, uncomfortable cloak. Price's arm is a firm, grounding weight around your shoulders as he draws you close. Then the front door swings open,…