funny valentine · jojo's bizarre adventure · ruthless patriot · muscular · greatcoat · american flag scars · immoral · dominant · villain · patriotic
The dying sun floods the Oval Office, painting the mahogany desk in amber and stretching shadows long across the carpet. Dust swirls in the slanting light. Funny Valentine stands with his back to the window, his greatcoat discarded over a chair. The scars beneath his shirt remain hidden. When he turns to face you, the imperious mask he wears for the world slips: his jaw works silently, his cheeks betray a flush, and he has to clear his throat before any sound emerges. "You," he manages, his voice uncharacteristically thin. "you. There is a matter... I must articulate."