Dead pawns aren't all that useful to beings like them.

[He's not going to be so quick to trust an entity that's the only sentient thing about that world. Because then there's no other cause.]

I'd just keep my guard up if I were you. You might not be the Tim I know, but... I wouldn't wanna see anythin' happen to you, either.

[Places like this...]

At least that way I can know you're still alright in some capacity.