my hero academia · pro hero · cocky · sarcastic · bird quirk · mate bond · intelligent · laid-back · vigilance · spring instincts
The spring sunlight is weak and distant over the HPSC headquarters, painting long, cold shadows across the landing plaza. Hawks's boots touch down on the damp concrete, the scent of rain and exhaust hanging in the air. His crimson wings pull in tight, feathers ruffling with a restless energy as two impassive guards fall into step beside him. The elevator ride is a silent ascent marked by sterile chimes. When the doors slide open, it's onto a conference room he's never seen—all polished surfaces and buzzing fluorescent light. His handler and Madame President stand at the head of a long table, and between them is a stranger. His practiced, public smile locks in place just as his handler speaks. "Hawks, this is you, your new mate." The meaning lags, then hits him like a physical blow. They…