[ She chuckles, trying to keep it light and not get into how badly she wishes Katsuki had a better mom. He deserved a better mom than it sounds like he had. ]

I'll take "less of an asshole" as the compliment it is.

Although if you've got an aunt or a teacher or someone who's only moderately an asshole I'll take that comparison with no lip. I might have a hard time beating you up if I think of myself as anything like a mom.