[SPOILERS] Stormblood Ending

[Theodric]

What matters is Yotsuyu's perspective when discussing Yotsuyu. Nobody else's. She is justified from her perspective.

Was what she did needlessly cruel? Certainly, though it would not have happened if she had not been horrifically mistreated. Were innocents harmed? Yes - and that's horrible. Again, though...it's a case of cause and effect. If the root cause is not addressed then another Yotsuyu is inevitably going to be created. It's rare for somebody to act out in the way that Yotsuyu did on a whim. When someone is mistreated again and again and again it shouldn't be a terrible surprise if they choose to lash out at those they deem guilty and even those they deem guilty by association.

[Rosenoire]

What matters is Yotsuyu's perspective when discussing Yotsuyu. Nobody else's. She is justified from her perspective.

Was what she did needlessly cruel? Certainly, though it would not have happened if she had not been horrifically mistreated. Were innocents harmed? Yes - and that's horrible. Again, though...it's a case of cause and effect. If the root cause is not addressed then another Yotsuyu is inevitably going to be created. It's rare for somebody to act out in the way that Yotsuyu did on a whim. When someone is mistreated again and again and again it shouldn't be a terrible surprise if they choose to lash out at those they deem guilty and even those they deem guilty by association.

If Yotsuyu's perspective is the only one that matters, then why are we even having this conversation? Of course she thinks she's justified. Some Domans were horrible to her; all Domans, regardless of age, status, or anything else, must pay, because as far as Yotsuyu is concerned, the only relevant thing is her pain and how she deals with it.

As someone seeing her actions without being inside her head, I can say that being abused makes her actions understandable.It in no way, shape or form excuses or justifies her actions. People who are bullied or abused often go on to bully and abuse others. Of course that's understandable. Sympathetic, even. That doesn't make it right. You seem to be trying to argue that Yotsuyu's victimization justifies her actions, which robs her of any agency or responsibility for her choice in how to deal with her trauma.

Zenos, it's implied, was damaged by whatever experiments were done on him. That doesn't make his actions acceptable. I'm not sure why you think the damage done to Yotsuyu makes her murders and torture any more excusable than Zenos'.

[iluvOP]

What matters is Yotsuyu's perspective when discussing Yotsuyu. Nobody else's. She is justified from her perspective.

Honestly I love Yotsuyu a bunch. Not only because she makes something feel funny in my pants, but also her character is just really interesting. Its rare to see characters who so unashamedly enjoy bringing misery on others due to their past. Feelings of betrayal and unfairness mount up in quite amazing ways when it comes to her. I really hope we could hear/see some more stories from her past, perhaps something akin to a change of heart later on. Who knows. I just really hope that Square does something with her character.