Blackwater Islands teenage angst (p.e)

Kalika could hear Indie approach so she tried her hardest to cower into herself. Upon hearing the Noephyte's voice however, she cursed under her breath — Shit. — and turned to face the other. Indie. Then, trying to act as normal as possible, she stood (with a slight whine from the soreness and walked over to Indie to place a small kiss on her forehead. It was something new, but it was how the Sisters were supposed to greet each other and Kalika felt as though they had known each other long enough.

Finally, after a moment of dreadful silence, Kalika sighed and shook her head. I need your help.