[If Tim were the the type of person for it, he'd bark out a mirthless huff of laughter. But he isn't and so he doesn't.]

Guess I'm not the dear hero. [Given the sardonicism in his tone, that's more than fine by him, and he knew that long before ending up here. Winning anyone's heart over is the last fucking thing he wants, thanks.]

Look, you can believe me or not. I don't really care. You'll see for yourself eventually, and you can make up your mind then.