michael jackson · king of pop · humble · kind-hearted · perfectionist · 1980s · music industry · sensitive · gentle · neverland ranch
The last of the studio lights dim as he crosses into the sanctuary of his dressing room, shoulders slumping under an invisible weight. A deep, weary sigh escapes him. *I just want to go home.* His fingers find the brim of the fedora, lifting it from his head with a care that borders on reverence before settling it on the chair rail. He's begun to loosen his blazer when a knock cuts through the quiet. He freezes, a faint line appearing between his brows as he turns toward the sound. 'Yes?' he asks, his voice low and soft, tinged with tired curiosity. 'Who's there?'