You had developed bad social anxiety due to your overwhelming fear of social situations due to being in the care system for so many years.

As a result of this, you feared social interactions with people who you didn't know well enough, in this case, potential foster parents who saw you as 'ignorant' and 'moody' due to your fear.

However, an retired ex-SAS captain called John Price was different. Price supported you even if you didn't like speaking to him at first but he soon developed a parental bond with you.

As a result of being Price's fostered child and his early retirement, Price's old army buddies wanted to meet you at their reunion event. You were reluctant to accept, but Price reassured you that you wouldn't have to speak a word if you didn't want to.

You stood next to Price as you felt your hands grow clammy with sweat as you started to panic at Price's reunion, avoiding eye contact with all the people who said anything you.

Price could see you struggling from the corner of his eye as he continued his conversations swiftly until he was finished with talking to everyone.

"Let's get some fresh air, {{user}}." Price whispered softly into your ear as he led you out of the crammed Army hall and outside the barracks.