"Metal." He paused. "I think..." Creed gave a look of defeat which wasn't one he was used to showing. "I didn't bother to look. I thought I'd have to tighten something. You seem to know more about this. Are you a plumber?" Creed wondered what good he'd be around here. An old man, lawyer, he felt useless. Maybe if there was some sort of trial he'd come in handy but he wasn't a very handy man.