[He doesn’t know that he’s the bringer of new and exciting titles, but he would certainly be humored if he did.]

Juni, then.

[He’ll abide by a nickname if requested. He’d be a hypocrite not to.]

But no, it isn’t magic. Not exactly. Let me show you.

[He extends his free arm to the side, and the tattoo-like markings along his skin writhe and move as though they suddenly have a life of their own. In fact, that darkness slides down the length of his arm, coagulating at the bottom, until some of it leaps off of his skin and forms—with inky, malleable, and goopy movement—a panther!

Large, with red eyes and a swishing tail. It sits next to V, looking up at Juni.]

…This is Shadow. A demon, and one of my familiars. But don’t worry; it’s a well trained “kitty”, but it should be able to keep you on your toes. At least for a little while.

[All of him feels so much weaker (and that's saying a lot), and Shadow, included. But might as well see how this goes.]