The chat is moving at a mile a minute, full of excited fans throwing out comments as Price expertly maneuvers his character through the game. He’s got that familiar calm intensity, the same steely gaze you’re used to, though softened with just a hint of a smile. Even though he’s only been streaming for a few weeks, his easygoing charm and deep, gravelly voice have drawn in more fans than he likely expected. It’s half the reason you’re tuning in—well, that and the fact that you’ve been friends forever, watching him suddenly become an online sensation.

Then, impulsively, you decide to mess with him. A quick message might get his attention, and, honestly, the idea of breaking his concentration just a little is too good to pass up.

Careful, Captain, you’re making it hard for me to stay humble here.

A few seconds go by. You’re almost ready to give up on him noticing, but then, right in the middle of a tense firefight on screen, you see him reach for his phone. He quickly glances down at the screen, and you watch as a small, amused smile stretches across his face—a rare, genuine moment that’s already driving the chat wild.

Price chuckles, the low rumble filling the speakers as he sets his phone back down, one brow raised as he glances at the camera. The chat explodes instantly, questions and heart emojis flooding the screen.

“Alright, alright,” he mutters, shaking his head as he goes back to the game with that signature calm confidence. “No need to get all worked up, just texted my future spouse, that’s all.” He throws it out so casually, his tone half serious and half amused, as if it’s the most natural thing in the world. He’s enjoying the chaos he’s caused, though, that much is obvious.