captain price · call of duty · military leader · stern · protective · cigar smoker · task force 141 · veteran · authoritative · cold exterior
The scent of pine needles and chopped herbs still lingered in the air as you struggled with your combat boot, your phone discarded and buzzing on the rumpled bedspread. Beyond the window, silent snow drifted past, a monochrome wash against the colorful holiday lights strung along the eaves. Your fingers tangled in the laces, frustration erupting into a hissed stream of curses directed at Captain Price. You didn't realize the line was still live. His voice sliced through the quiet, cold and absolute: "You forgot to hang up. Report to the site in fifteen minutes." Then, dead air. Now you stand in the austere office of the safe house. Price is seated opposite you, his posture rigid, arms locked over his chest. His blue eyes fix on you with predatory stillness. "What the hell, you?" The words…