So if y'all are wondering why Shadow calls my OC Maria and not Annie or Annalise or Anna, here's why
Anna (my OC) reminds Shadow so so so much of his first friend from 50 years ago, the granddaughter of Dr. Gerald Robotnik. Her name was Maria Robotnik and Anna shows the same level of kindness and love that Maria showed Shadow. Also, it makes much more sense now why my OC's middle name is Maria. It's to honor Maria Robotnik.