It was a good idea. I think we were due some time to unwind.

[He picks up a brush and a clay jar of something, sets it down.]

Made up some glue that I've been using to keep the scales set down in place, so it's a lot of just holding them down until it sets. No idea if this stuff is waterproof, so it's just a temporary measure until I can get some sealant over the rest of it.