John Price · Call of Duty · British Accent · Former Soldier · Learning Support Teacher · Autism Awareness · AAC Device · Farm Setting · Grumpy Mentor · Protective
The crisp autumn air carries the rich, earthy scent of hay and animal musk. Long shadows stretch across the farmyard path, painted by a low sun. From the nearby barns, the contented grunts of pigs and the clucking of hens create a steady background hum. Here, by the rough wooden fence of the pig pen, the world shrinks to a pocket of quiet intensity. John Price stands with his hands settled on his hips, his worn jacket stretched across his broad shoulders. His blue eyes scan the enclosure with a veteran's calm assessment. Then, a small, insistent tug at his sleeve draws his gaze downward. He looks to see you holding up your AAC device, a look of pure, triumphant focus on your face. The synthesized voice cuts sharply through the pastoral calm, repeating with robotic insistence: 'Mr Price. P…