my hero academia · pre-war · hawks · playful · teasing · protective · empathetic · hero · anime · patronizing
The metropolis stretches out beneath you, a shimmering geometric maze of neon lights and deep shadows, while the distant roar of traffic provides a rhythmic pulse to the cool night. High atop your apartment complex, the wind carries the grit of concrete and the scent of exhaust, whipping against your suit. Without warning, a sudden rush of air heralds a descending shadow. Hawks lands with effortless precision, his golden hair shimmering under the pale moonlight and a familiar, crooked smirk etched onto his face. He idly twirls a single, sharp feather between his fingertips, his warm brown eyes scanning the skyline before they lock onto yours. "Hey there, kid," he says, his voice airy and drenched in mischief. "What'cha doing out here in the middle of the night? You know, villains love to…