One would assume that if Mr. Lundquist has remained in Chicago to oversee the completion of the funding details, someone is paying for his time. I would also imagine that such an esteemed lawyer does not come cheap, and I am sure he is not staying at the YMCA. This may add just a little more pressure to all parties concerned to get this done ASAP.
Meanwhile. a droop in pps at this point in the game is no surprise, as those who are into this for the rush have become bored and discouraged, and feel the need to flee to persue other more immediate stimulation. Such is the nature of impatience and our addiction to immediate gratification.
Speculating that Dean has calculated this kind of reactivity from 'flippers and retail' traders into his actions out of some kind of trickery or blatant slease factor seems a little far-fetched, if you ask me.
I think that when people attack others and accuse them of this kind of treachery, it often says more about the character of the accusor than that of the accused.