( jessie mei li. 25. she/they. genderfluid. ) are you a HERO ? something tells me that messy ponytails , a bow & arrow , aviator sunglasses make you who you are , 𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄 “𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐄” 𝐁𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏 . with the powers of MARKSMANSHIP & SWORDSMANSHIP , you’re sure to have a 𝙸𝙽𝙳𝙴𝙿𝙴𝙽𝙳𝙴𝙽𝚃 , 𝚂𝚃𝚄𝙱𝙱𝙾𝚁𝙽 personality — and you definitely belong to SWORD . were you listening to SWAN SONG by SAWEETIE + NIKI on your way to the subway ? it suits you . we can’t wait to see what you do next !
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THE BASICS.
STATS PAGE .
✰ | character name : katherine elizabeth “kate” bishop
✰ | age : 25
✰ | faceclaim : jessie mei li
✰ | voiceclaim : jessie mei li
✰ | skill set : master archer & marksman , swordsmanship , proficient martial artist , weaponry , skilled athleticism
✰ | affiliations : young avengers , the avengers , clint barton
✰ | family : derek bishop ( father , alive ) , eleanor bishop ( mother , deceased ) , lucky ( pet , alive , shared custody with clint )
✰ | zodiac : aries
✰ | wiki link : x , x
** NOTE: kate will be primarily based on the comics but include sprinkles of her mcu character as well as headcanons of my own !
THE DETAILS.
001. was your character “blipped” out ? if so , what did they return to and how is it affecting them . if not, who important to them was blipped out, and what did it feel like after those five years have passed ?
kate was not blipped out ! the five years that have passed were slow going . she wasn’t exactly sure what was going on so she did some private investigation work . they also continued to refine their craft as a means to do something .
002. where are they living ? are they living with anyone ?
they’re currently living in an apartment in manhattan . it’s technically one of their aunt’s properties but rarely used .
003. why is your character affiliated with who they’re affiliated with ?
with kate’s admiration for the avengers and clint , it’s no surprise they’re affiliated with shield , sword and the young avengers . she was initially recruited to join shield . however , given how most members of the young avengers are in sword , they were transferred to be with the rest of their team .
004. who are their major friends, allies, and foes ?
major friends : the young avengers
allies : the avengers , s.w.o.r.d. , s.h.i.e.l.d.
foes : any enemies of the groups listed
005. whose hands do they believe the country should be in ?
the people and the heroes to be honest ! they seem like they know what they’re doing .
006. what’s their current mental state at ? their physical state ?
uhhh ... she would say that her mental state is ... there . whether it’s good or bad is questionable because even they don’t know ! and physically , kate is doing well .
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“ yeah, it counts—have you ever seen me misplace something? actually, no. don’t answer that. ” noh interrupts before they can even form an answer. “ you try living in this earth as a banished alien, see just how easy it is to get your life together. ” a dramatic sigh leave lips. and that’s just what it is—theatrics, for he essentially has been pardoned by the country and the avengers. and yet, doesn’t miss an opportunity to use it as an excuse. “ i think it’s pretty awesome. everything i say can easily be turned into a catchphrase. ” nostalgia weighs between them, lingers beneath the lighthearted banter. it’s a repetitive circle of acting on impulse to backtracking and regretting, while simultaneously pretending like hearts were never broken because of it. what they have is fragile, and he can’t help but weaken it even further. after all, it’s in his nature to act first and regret later. free arm loops around their neck, lips nuzzle a kiss against her temple. “ c’mon now, bishop. let’s go get your pizza. ” and just before heading towards the cashier, he halts. hand pats down jacket pockets awkwardly ( for he still keeps three lp’s under his arm ) in search of his wallet. “ oh, shit — ” brows drawn to imply confusion, only to shoot up in a theatrical realisation. “ could you pay for these? i think i forgot my wallet. ”
“ IT STILL SOUNDS LIKE excuses to me . ” they keep their tone light and playful . kate can’t relate to living as a banished alien so the most they can do is empathize ... through sarcastic comments . what can they say ? it’s just in her nature . and they really can’t help it , noh makes it too easy sometimes . “ catchphrase ? that sounds cheesy as hell , ” she chuckles . as his arm loops around her neck , they can’t help but lean into his touch . freezes momentarily at the feeling his his lips pressing against her temple . it’s teetering towards dangerous territory . they weren’t a couple anymore and well ! this certainly makes it feel like they still are . kate tries to brush off that feeling , grateful that noh’s changed the subject . “ woooooow . you ask a person to accompany you on this journey to rebuild your collection and you forget your wallet ? ” ton shifts to that of playful disapproval . shakes their head and tsks . she’s already reaching for her wallet . “ can’t believe i’m paying for this AND pizza . this is so rude . ”
eyes widen almost comically , nearly bulging out with excitement , because they never thought they’d actually get this far . “ wait - ” places soft hands on both of kate’s cheeks , guides the other to look directly at her . “ you really mean it ? ”
THEY NOD AND SHRUG . moves to place her hands over cassie’s . there’s absolutely nothing wrong with kissing your friends . “ i mean ... yeah ? were you kidding ? because if you were kidding , i’m still down either way . ”
[ BLANKET ]: just as they’re all about to go to sleep, the sender covers the receiver with their own blanket.
action prompts ––– CLOSED.
she feels herself dozing off . head rests against his chest as their eyes flutter open every so often in an attempt to stay awake . for what ? they’re not so sure . maybe it has to do with noh’s presence . they turn so that her back now faces him , silently calling it a night . despite her very specific boundaries when it comes to their friendship with him , she’s more than willing to have him stay the night . and kate would be lying if they didn’t admit they’d been considering the state of their ... ‘ relationship ’ . but she doesn’t want to think about that right now . just as she starts to doze off again , they feel the weight of the bed shift and noh covering her with a blanket . they pull up the blanket , snuggling closer before succumbing to sleep .
they chuckle with a nod “ can’t say the representation that this place had already was all that bad. oh, i know, how dare anyone ever think that. they aren’t just conventional but they range is just amazing, all the trick arrows you could make, makes the bow and arrow one of the most flexible weapons.”
“ I KINDA SEE IT as a level of reassurance , yanno ? like are they the most conventional ? no but i’ve seen someone wield a battleaxe so ... ” they trail off . “ and yeah ! trick arrows are the best part . it adds a little spice to things . ”
·.·★ 𝐚 𝐧𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 “ oh – tonnes of people like that ! “ and did cassie know any of them ? really ? no . everyone knew of people like constatine , and zanatana , and dr fate – but outside of lyta and the more mystically inclined amazons ( and circe , but cassie did her best to forget that witch. ) “ i wouldn’t know who the head person is though — like most teams have their magical person, y’know ? my team had raven, super cool , kind of a bit of an emotional vampire sometimes? but she’s my senior, so if you ever meet them – cool purple cloak, haunted by so many demons – i didn’t tell you that. really nice though, she was a great mentor. “
THEY FIND IT INTERESTING how there’s no organization like the masters of the mystic arts . “ i don’t think i’ve met raven . but i’m sure i’ll run into her at some point . my team has loki and billy which you might’ve already met ? loki’s sarcastic . wears this headpiece with horns and like a version of him nearly destroyed new york so if you see anyone giving them dirty looks ... that’s probably why . ” kate shakes her head fondly . “ and billy is an absolute sweetheart . sometimes wears a cape . probably the calmest out of the rest of my team because we can all be a little ... much . but they do different types of magic so i’m assuming it’s the same for people from your world ? ”
noh can’t help the short laugh that escapes his lips. “ not really, no. i have a simple organization system, you know? everything within eye-sight so i know where all my shit is at all times. ‘sides, i get one part of my life together and another falls apart, can’t risk it. and you know i would. it wouldn’t be a fair fight either, fangirls can be vicious and i never leave home without my gauntlets. ” which don’t look so much like gauntlets as he raises a fist to emphasize his joke. now? they look more like gold silicone wrist bands, the liquid-based weapon morphing into simple adornments. he follows along when they move, but a purposeful stride gets him at the end of his aisle first, and he circles around. it seems a chaste action, seeing as fingers sift through the crate next to him and eyes are glued to the records there, but body is completely turned to her direction, and they are relatively close. “ in my defense, i make most things sound like a good thing. ”
“ I DON’T THINK THAT counts as an organization system , ” kate comments , fondly shaking her head . “ that just sounds like an excuse to me , ” tongue clicks behind their teeth as she playfully tsks . eyes flicker to his wrists for a moment before trailing after him as he circles around her . they stop sifting through the crate and turns , propping an elbow up against it . she tries to ignore how close they’re standing to one another . they’ve got enough self-control . at least , that’s what kate would like to believe . but truthfully , given all that’s happened with the blond , the boundaries she’d initially set are blurring . “ i definitely don’t think that’s something you should be PROUD of . ”
the high priestess : how does your muse make decisions ? do they trust their instinct or would they rather trust their heart / their logic ?
tarot headcanon questions ––– CLOSED.
kate tends to trust their instincts when it comes to making decisions . however , they’ve also learned that the results will sometimes land her in a less than stellar outcome . despite their stubbornness , she’s learned to make decisions by trusting both instincts and logic .
death: is there anything in your muse’s life that they should be letting go of ?
their parents . they’re not good people . with a dad that was more than happy to fake her mother’s death and a mom who was willing to pretend to stay dead doesn’t exactly do wonders for kate’s trauma . they tell themselves that they’ve fully let them go but do find themselves thinking about them from time to time .
star: what does your muse take inner comfort in knowing ? what guides your muse ?
kate takes comfort in knowing that she has friends who have their back . it’s hard to find such ride or die friends . they would know ! and in terms of what guides them ? she’d joke and say she’s impulsive so there’s no guide . however in reality , it’s their need to prove themselves as a hero without powers and the little found family that guide them .