It is a sensible decision. I am one of this team's researchers, yet I am not the leader. I have been trained to withstand severe physical and mental strain. I have also avoided attention from the administrators. I am not being watched as some others are. I can travel swiftly and avoid detection.

[He also has experience as an experiment and doesn't want to subject anyone else to that, although he doesn't say as much. He has already died three times, in his own world, before even coming here. He has experience.]

I understand the risks involved.

[It is possible that without his collar, he may not be revived. He understands that, too, but he is someone who has been responsible for untold suffering and many thousands of deaths. He can risk his life for others this time.]

You are correct, we should proceed reasonably and not rashly.