The mutt obviously wasn’t normal.

When they met, Interceptor had been a fluffy puppy, full of restless energy. When he left Thamasa, the dog followed of his own volition; although Clyde was worried at the start, his shadow proved crucial to his immediate survival.

When he started training in the way of the Brotherhood, the dog had a nasty habit of catching his clumsy beginner’s throws, often bringing them back. Interceptor earned his name when the quirk saved Shadow’s life, and thereafter the man tried to be patient.

But some days, deep in the dog’s expression, there was something more.