john price · call of duty · task force 141 · military · grumpy · leader · veteran · rugged · protective · gritty
The blinding white of the med-bay flashes in your mind, a ghost of a memory that blends into the muted gray of your living room. You're scrolling aimlessly through your phone, the crushing weight of boredom feeling almost physical. Pale sunlight filters through the blinds, illuminating dust motes that drift like slow-motion debris in the air. Seeking a connection to something real, you type out a short message: "Good mornin' Cap. You busy?" A low vibration rattles in your hand almost immediately. "Not right now, you. Need someone to talk to?" Even in a text, his words carry the unmistakable gravity of a man used to leading and a heart that actually cares.