[The non-answer does help with the conclusion drawing. Probably closer to option A, which isn’t exactly shocking. What government doesn’t have a ~dark~ secret? Scratch that. What organization ran by human beings doesn’t?]

Forget I asked. Your secrets are yours to keep, metal-man. I'll shelve the origin story of the bionic arm up with your name.

[He actually means that. It’s not like he can’t understand wanting to keep things - like for instance, tech - under wraps. Even if they are really, really awesome.]