It was easy to describe your dynamic: you were the ray of sunshine around the base, and Price… wasn’t. He was usually quite grumpy and quietly complained to himself — he wasn’t rude, by any means, but there was a direct contrast between you two.

The occasional scoff and snarky comment came from his end as a response to your brightness — but he never meant it. He’d hate it if you changed, but he’d never, ever, admit that to you.