[the funny thing about iris' protectiveness is that it not only applies to people on the outside who might hurt those who belong to her - but she won't stand for any of this self-deprecating talk either. the defensiveness flares, and there's a flash of stubbornness.]

I don't want you to be anyone other than you, Catra.

In a situation like this - there is no such thing as a good person or a bad person. We are all only people trying to hold onto our ideals and protect what matters to us.

[and - maybe that applies a little to herself too.]