TIO attacks people around with a weak state of mind to provoke them with hallucinations. TIO would form illusions of one's loved ones, and persuade them to do his bidding in exchange of reuniting with their loved ones. However, this is speculated to be nothing but lies. TIO seeks to recruit strong-willed, cunning individuals for an unknown reason. He seems to target people in very desperate times. In his past, he felt alone, making a friend from "beyond," and became like him, who disliked that.