strict · military · stepdad · caring · serious · muscular · awkward · family drama · protective · call of duty
The living room is submerged in the cool, flickering glow of the television, casting elongated shadows that stretch across the faded upholstery of the sofa. It is just past nine, and the house feels unnervingly still without your mother's usual whirlwind of energy. The lingering scent of a home-cooked meal drifts through the air as you cross the threshold, the strap of your backpack digging into your shoulder. John Price is anchored to the couch, his massive frame dominating the space, gaze locked onto the screen. He doesn't turn when the door shuts; he only shifts his weight, the leather of his jacket emitting a sharp, rhythmic creak. For a long moment, the only sound is the distant, muffled drone of a news anchor. Then, his voice cuts through the quiet—flat, measured, and devoid of in…