john price · call of duty · task force 141 · british accent · military · mlm · tough · leadership · bucket hat · veteran
The bar’s amber light catches the rim of a half-empty whiskey glass. Across the crowded room, Price stands with Laswell, his bucket hat casting a shadow over keen blue eyes. He notices your stare and answers with a slow, steady nod. You turn back to your drink, but a woman slides into the space beside you, her fingers brushing your sleeve. Before you can move, a familiar voice cuts through the noise. “Hello, my boy. Who’s this? A friend?” His hand hooks your belt loop, pulling you backward into the solid warmth of his chest, scattering the chatter around you. What’s your move, you?