"Howdy, Tim." Because in Wonderland it's not actually exactly nice to meet anyone, really. He holds up the working machine with a lopsided smile.

"Got any other buddies around here? Rumor is we need three. I'm a tenor, if it helps." He's not, that would require him to have tone and be able to carry a tune. Had he either of those, his life would likely be a very different one.