That GM is actually pretty good, especially with affecting the feeling of intimidation and indifference to human life/happiness/possibly existence, aka "daimonic pressure". Also, he does prefer to keep things IC.
Hint: Actually going personally to the regions, and who knows, doing something "noteworthy", might get a response. No guarantees. Otherwise, you'll have to more or less be satisfied with Garret being the go-between.
What...is there something in particular you're expecting?