After that, it quickly became the normal routine of Maria finding Shadow nearby and he's accompany her on her walks to wherever she was going. She no longer was intimidated or shied away from his presence with him right next to her. She soon found it actually comforting, in both protection and companionship.
He would low growl replies at times, but it was mostly just Maria speaking as they walked together. He didn't seem to mind so she would continue on talking about whatever or what planned to do that day. He indeed just liked listing to her soft voice.
She didn't have to worry about catching fish while at the lake as he would easily wade through the water and easily toss up large fish with a single swipe of his massive claws. She'd in turn turn or prep them and they'd always eat together outside.