You can let the L do the foot-dragging for you -- while you act all friendly and cooperative towards your H. You make a point of shrugging your shoulders and saying something like, "Gee, I guess these things just take a lot more time than we realize. I am sorry, H, but its in the hands of our attorneys now."
See, you let your L and the legal system appear to be the reason behind the delays, while you play innocent.
