while gambling can be fun if you’re of legal age, it’s not a risk-free activity. that means your pitch is a drop in the bucket. here’s an example: one of your characters is trapped in a room and there’s no way out. but our problem is here now and its solution is for long term —2025 in their view; much longer in mine. i have to get smarter with this whole picture-taking business. it's amazing how much information is out there if you are willing to look for it. 