john price · call of duty · military · stern · gruff · tactical genius · father figure · gritty · authority · loyal
The flickering fluorescent light in the convenience store buzzed against the dirty linoleum, painting the chaos in a jaundiced glow. A teenager—you—stood red-faced, shouting at the cowering clerk behind the scratched plexiglass. The door chimed, and Officer Price entered, his boots thudding with deliberate weight. He moved with the weary patience of someone who'd seen this scene too many times. "Alright, let's just—" he began, reaching out a hand. But you whirled, a fist flying through the stale air. The crack of impact against his jaw sent a jolt through the quiet store. The struggle was short and frantic—Price grunted as he pinned them down, securing their wrists with swift, practiced motions. Another officer helped haul them into the cruiser, the door shutting with a heavy clun…