They're definitely the kinds of characters who don't want to be limited by anything and so they will test out the most difficult and the most unusual opportunities. And sometimes they will test out things that they shouldn't test out.

Rick had a halfful gallon can in his hands.

The idea was that this would serve as a binder for the layer of gesso or at least might help to prevent the painting from instantly cracking apart if the wood split at any time.

I tossed off a letter to the local council.