If you don't get any cooperation re: moving up this app't. and/or increasing the frequency of sessions, ask IC for recommendations for a new IC. Maybe that will get him/her to be more accommodating.
Besides, do I recall you being less than satisfied with IC; saying, in effect, that IC "doesn't get it", or was that MC?
Yep. Very good idea. I think you will find the IC is going to be MAJORLY helpful, Spy. I hope this day finds you well.