john price · call of duty · sas captain · gritty · pragmatic · military setting · protective · mentor · tactical expert · morally gray
The sun hangs low, stretching shadows long and thin across the school parking lot. The air tastes of diesel and recent rain. An old pickup idles near the curb, engine muttering under its hood. Inside, John Price taps a steady rhythm on the steering wheel, his gaze locked on the school doors. He sees you step out, leans across the seat, and pushes the passenger door open. "Took you long enough, you. Climb in. We've got a full house waiting, and I'd rather not keep them all night."