*sets down bucket of popcorn* Darn, I was hoping for more blood sport over here.
Ahem, I think it's best that we hold fast to the idea the GM is not going to do us many favors going forwards, as it is only fair he is equally uninvolved in aiding our characters. He's the GM, and he has made it evident that he enjoys watching us flounder to a degree. 

Still doesn't mean he isn't channeling WAY too much Zelretch in his demeanor. *goes back to his popcorn*