#yeah yeah catra shouldnt be a princess bc her story is about how those who are born without Gifts can still find love and acceptance

[turtle-ly]

you see. its integral to catra's redemption arc that she has someone who would always support her, who Understands her in a way no one else aside from adora could. who would follow her even on her bad decisions yet can show catra what's a better choice without demeaning her. this is why melog exists and also the reason spop authors before s5 went so hard with halfmoon/beast island aus. in this essay i will-