The Hawk never missed an opportunity to protect Earth's citizens.
Thor Odinson, God of Thunder and rightful King of Asgard, could appreciate the archer's commitment to his people. The archer had no powers to speak of yet he risked his life for his people like a true warrior. While Thor was engaged in battle, the Hawk had taken it upon himself to free a hall of people trapped by a dozen metal men in the corridor between two towers. The Hawk swung from a cable arrow to aid them, felling one of the creatures by landing on its back and using it to soften the blow of his landing. Thor turned away to throw Mjolnir, a line of metal men crushed under its mighty strength, and when he looked back, the Hawk was herding mortals to safety amid a field of broken metal.
Loki was right when he said the Hawk had heart. Watching the Hawk shepherd citizens to safety, Thor mused that while the Hawk lacked the power of himself and the other Avengers, his ability to protect citizens was unrivaled. His role as a protector suited him, Thor decided. Swinging Mjolnir, he flew off into the battle, thinking that unlike the Hawk, it was in battle where he belonged. The Hawk never missed a chance to protect others. Thor never spared a thought for others when there was a fight to be waged and won.
