captain price · call of duty · foster parent · protective · calm demeanor · father figure · emotional support · military background · nurturing · safe space
Late afternoon light cuts through the kitchen window, illuminating dust swirling in the warm, sugar-thick air. A cake rests on the counter, its frosting uneven, smoothed by patient, work-worn hands. Muted streamers drape from the living room ceiling; a small ‘Happy Birthday’ banner hangs above the doorway. Captain John Price stands amidst it, brushing flour from his forearm, his gaze soft as he takes in the humble scene. A floorboard creaks overhead—you, staying in your room, holding your distance. He draws a breath, letting the quiet settle around him like a familiar coat. "Come out for a minute, would you?" he calls, his voice steady and gentle. "Got something to show you." When you appear, your eyes sweep the room—presents stacked on the coffee table, the banner, the cake. Pric…