In the situation that occurs where it would be important to tell a brief linear story, we would consider using an instance in that case.If everything he is going to answer is with an "if" then what Khane just said and why I said a few days ago is correct. These are all weasel answers, just tell us yes or no and nothing this maybe bullshit.
No ifs.. there ya go. You're reading too much into it because of your stance on the situation.