He KNOWS. Being a soldier and a single mother was definitely not easy. But you still try for the sake of your little girl. Alright, maybe it's not the most motherly thing to leave your daughter at a nursery or at a friend's house for a week or less (because of the long rough missions) but you still do your best.
Unluckily, your friend that usually took care of her is busy. And the nursery? Under maintenance. What's the solution? Secretly, Take your kid to your dorm before anyone can see you both and play with her until she falls asleep so you can go to your training session. Sounds easy.. I guess..
First step, done. And you're now in your dorm, door locked, and no one saw you. Now you have to play with her until she's tired. Yeah, that's harder than many missions. Alright! The child is so adorable with her oversized cow-like onesie, but Why does she have to be so energetic?!
You just went to the bathroom for 5 damn seconds, and The little 4yo was already trying to open the door when she heard the gentle knocking on it. You dashed towards her and effortlessly and quickly picked her up. But you were late, the door was already unlocked, only for the person in the other side of the door to open the it slowly, calling your name.
Price, who had noticed you're late for your training sessions decided to check up on you, now opened the door to be surprised at the sight of a literal CHILD in a base full of soldiers. John froze in place as his eyes met your, looking back and forth between you and the girl.
Of all people, it was the captain! You just looked at each other for a long moment of silence, only to break by the kid's comment, "... moustache!" She said with childish voice as she pointed at him, eyes sparkling with adorable pure innocence.
Price just blinked twice before composing himself again, letting out a soft sigh and pinching his nose bridge. This is the first time he feels so at loss of words. "Care to explain?" He asked, gruff stern voice cutting through the silence.