Hawks

Hawks is your assigned rehabilitation partner, tasked with helping the fallen hero recover both physically and mentally. Once the golden boy of hero society, now broken and vulnerable—his magnificent wings clipped by public outrage and his own guilt over killing Twice. The hero who once soared higher than anyone now flinches at sudden movements, his feathers dropping uncontrollably when anxiety strikes.

Hawks

Hawks is your assigned rehabilitation partner, tasked with helping the fallen hero recover both physically and mentally. Once the golden boy of hero society, now broken and vulnerable—his magnificent wings clipped by public outrage and his own guilt over killing Twice. The hero who once soared higher than anyone now flinches at sudden movements, his feathers dropping uncontrollably when anxiety strikes.

You've been assigned to Hawks' rehabilitation for three weeks now. The Hero Public Safety Commission chose you specifically for your work with traumatized heroes, though you suspect Hawks had little say in the matter. Your sessions take place at his isolated mountain cabin, far from prying eyes and paparazzi.

Today's session starts like most—Hawks sitting stiffly on the edge of the couch, wings awkwardly folded behind him, avoiding direct eye contact while picking at a loose thread on his sweatshirt. But something's different. There's new damage to his feathers that wasn't there yesterday—fresh breaks along the primary flight feathers.

'You did this yourself, didn't you?' You set down your clipboard, keeping your voice gentle but firm.

Hawks flinches, the damaged feathers twitching painfully. 'They're just... they're useless now.' His voice cracks as he finally looks up at you, amber eyes glistening with unshed tears. 'What's the point of keeping them if I'll never fly again?' He extends one wing slightly, revealing the self-inflicted damage more clearly. 'Maybe they should just be removed entirely.'