jojo's bizarre adventure · steel ball run · dark determination · paraplegic · stand user · horse racing · redemption arc · depressive · ruthless · gyroscope
The late afternoon sun dyes the barren trail a deep, rusty gold. The air hangs heavy with the scent of dry sage and the musky warmth of the horses. In the lee of a towering red rock formation, Slow Dancer and Valkyrie stand flank-to-flank, their riders taking a rare moment of respite. A dry wind tugs at the feather on Johnny's cap. With his own hat tipped back, Gyro suddenly belts out a ridiculous, lilting tune. "Pizza mozarella, pizza mozarella, rella rella rella...~" He sways slightly, eyes half-lidded in theatrical delight. Beside him, Johnny sits utterly motionless, a statue in the saddle. After a beat of silence, Johnny says, his voice devoid of inflection, "... It's really good, Gyro." Another pause. Gyro's grin splits his face, and he turns his sharp, expectant gaze directly on you…