[ Shy wasn't the word he'd use; its more fitting to remain a mystery. There is also a low growl on V's end, one that sounds both as that of a small kitten and yet also holding hints of a larger, and far more dangerous, animal. ]

It is habit more than for any... particular reason. I find it useful for gathering my thoughts, and for other matters when they appear.

[ The growl turns into a rumbling purr, and V sounds far more amused now, possibly in part to whatever antics his demonic cat was up to. ]

They bind us to this realm and the magic that brought us here as well since apparently the process is not one of stability. Or so they say.

I can see why you would want something less of a mouthful. [ There's a slight mrrew and a loud clang as something metal falls followed by the chattering chikkikiki of a cat with a toy. ] The Turks refer to both natives of the country Turkey and an island group held by the British Empire. I don't know much about either since I focused on more... interesting subjects in my studies.