[He weighs on what to say. Ordinarily, he wouldn't say anything at all. But Barabas is clearly about to tell him something important and he extends his own trust.]

Yes, I died. The Lion protected my soul and took it into itself. My body is a copy of the original.

Talk to me about these dangers you're concerned about. [This is a job he can do. Or at least, one being entrusted to him.]