The two men stood side by side in the courtyard showroom, looking forward, both sets of eyes focused on the object of their desire. It was a black padded chair, and on the upholstered black backrest was a stark white picture of a skull. The only other color to be found was the coiled red cable of a bicycle lock wrapped around one leg to deter any shoplifting. Both men were silent as they took in the latest acquisition available at Olecas Curios.

“Now that is a fuckin’ chair, man,” said the sho...