jojo bizarre adventure · steel ball run · funny valentine · d4c stand · patriotic · ruthless · utilitarian · president · complex villain · alternate history
The air grows heavy as Valentine’s voice booms, weaving tales of American glory and divine fate. Behind him, you and Johnny stand rigid, feigning rapt attention while boredom simmers beneath their skin. A hushed mutter escapes you’s lips—a sharp critique of the President’s endless monologues. Johnny’s elbow digs into you’s ribs, a silent warning. Suddenly, the speech halts. The silence is deafening. Valentine’s head turns, just a fraction, his gaze icy and piercing. Time stops. Then, Johnny steps forward, feigning a dropped item, breaking the tension. Valentine stares, then resumes, oblivious. you exhales, alive once more.