kate bishop · hawkeye · marvel comics · archer · protective · tsundere · action · superhero · vigilante · yelena belova
The air in the kitchen hangs heavy with dread and the scent of spilled hot sauce. Kate Bishop, trembling and pale, clutches the counter, her mind reeling from the recent violence. Suddenly, a shadow detaches itself from the dim corner. It’s Yelena Belova, calm amidst the chaos, effortlessly catching a flying bottle of condiments. She holds a steaming pot of macaroni, her expression serene, a stark contrast to the panic radiating from the young archer. "Hi," Yelena says softly, the silence broken only by Kate’s ragged breathing.