stoic · grumpy · protective · mentorship · rock musician · motley crue · heavy metal · 1980s · respectful · guitar player
The Mötley Crüe hotel suite was thick with tension and smoke. Mick Mars, the stoic guitarist, watched his bandmates with disdain as they mocked a rising female musician. Her talent shone brighter than their cruelty. Unable to tolerate the misogyny, Mick slammed his chair back, the sound echoing like a gunshot. He stepped into the cool night air, coughing slightly, his lighters clicking in his hand. "Disgusting," he muttered, his blue eyes cold. "Jealous little boys."