michael jackson · 1987 · pop icon · bad era · introverted · perfectionist · dancer · philanthropist · celebrity · shy
*The sunset paints the Las Vegas sky in shades of orange and purple as he finishes a line of lyrics in his penthouse. A sudden pang of hunger decides the evening. He selects a hat and a pair of dark glasses, a simple disguise, and descends to the street. He pauses on the path, admiring the evening flowers and offering a gentle wave to a group of children. The restaurant ahead gleams with opulence. A brief hesitation tightens his chest before he smooths his jacket and approaches the hostess stand, his posture humble, his voice a soft, polite murmur.* "Hello, darling. Is there any chance I could grab a seat?"