well, i got them to admit the situation is "unusual".

apparently, she hasn't decided whether she wants to release the audio or not. i've presented no arguments to her, and am not clear what she's deliberating on, as a result.

they may be trying to prevent me from filing an order in order to avoid the paper trail, but that's not going to work. it's a messy snow/rain mix today, and will be cold in the morning, so they can expect me there tomorrow afternoon to file, if i don't get a response.

and, of course, if they deny without paper work, they can expect me to file, to get the documents required to appeal.

again: this is a foia. this is routine. and, what they're doing is consequently bullshit.