also, how much of 'mock the week' is actually about 'the week'? About 10% the last time I saw it. Pretty sure that 'things that you would never hear in a cakeshop' is not topical.
no - you can't submit an official complaint about your new workmates after they asked that you fetch them a glass hammer, a long stand, and a bucket of steam
no problem with him remaining neutral, but if that is the case, please get someone else to negotiate the deal. No incentive to negotiate a good deal otherwise.