#dammit ron

This headcanon has received two stages of life: The first occurred when Jason was wearing his gaudy purple blazer and Hannibal Chau glasses and I off-handedly said: You look like Hannibal Chau's gay brother Murray. The second developed this evening as Jamie and I puffed on cigars at a bar and speculated about Hannibal Chau's smoking habits- because you know the man appreciates a fine cigar. Probably a custom blend ringed with his own seal in gold. And he puffs them dutifully, even though his ancient Jewish mother disapproves.

And then Murray.

Murray is Hannibal Chau's little brother (who happens to be gay) who has failed at just about every business venture he's set his hand to. His mother imperiously urges Hannibal (who she calls Ira) to hire his hapless brother for his "International Corporation". Momma Chau has no idea her son is involved with the kaiju black market, all she knows is she has rent and season tickets to the Met for life and can brag to all of her girlfriends over majhong. Too many times Hannibal has been tempted to send her calls to voicemail, but knows better- including a poorly-timed one while he was wheeling and dealing with Newton Geiszler- who would probably be described my Momma Chau as "a nice boy". Oh. Also Murray is played by Tom Waits.

settled for some protective gloves, a bag of dragon dung compost and a pair of earmuffs instead.