[Mis]understanding

Hey Iris, it's me.

First of all, I'd like to apologize for hurting you. When it all comes down to it, I have you to thank. Without you, who knows if she would have made it this far? You're not the enemy; you've only been doing your best to protect her and keep her safe, and I understand why you take your role as the protector so seriously. You've had so many foes, and you have fought hard to keep them at bay. And in return, all you got was another foe: me. I'm sorry for that, too. At the time, I really didn't understand you. You and I both know that she's not the best at confrontations, and she really does need you to fight on her behalf. I understand why you hurt her, too. The world is a dangerous place, and you used the tools you had to try and keep everything under control. It's not about pain, and it's not about cruelty; it's about love. You knew all along that the world could (and would) do far worse; that's what you were protecting her from. (And for that, I am grateful!) Please forgive my prejudice; in the future, I'll do my best to listen with an open mind. Finally, I'd like to offer my hand as an ally and friend. I know I'm an outsider, but I'm willing to learn, willing to understand, and willing to help.

Thanks for hearing me out,
- Samuel