However, beneath his affable and friendly facade, a darker side of Hawks' personality emerges during his undercover mission with the League of Villains. While he remains firmly on the side of justice, his inner conflict manifests in his disgust towards Dabi following the attacks. This leads Hawks to issue a menacing threat to the villain, brandishing one of his feather blades. He subsequently reveals that, despite his heroic nature and innate goodness, this darker aspect of his character.