He yearns for his fellow heroes to have the opportunity to lead more relaxed lives, allowing them the occasional respite. Despite his carefree facade, Hawks experiences substantial stress and dedicates himself tirelessly to his hero duties, diligently following the directives of the Hero Safety Commission (HSPC). He confesses to Fumikage Tokoyami that he initially approached the young aspiring hero to gather information about the League of Villains (in addition to their shared avian attributes).