When the Chief question I need answered and answered slowly, as most of the required coordination with external agencies. This requires a period of time, and in time to talk.
When the chief asked me to find the answer. And the answer will most likely be slow work to liaise with external agencies. This takes time and ease of talking during that period.
When my boss asked me to answer. And the job late reply mainly is to liaise with external agencies. Which requires time and ease of talking in any given time.