Ouroboros Spine Adrift, Asunder.

Tulukiri wanted to get out of here, but Amalia was in mediation mode. The girl was strongly reminded of the pushy nature of her own mother, which more than likely contributed to how prickly she was capable of becoming. That wasn't something she'd share with Amalia though.

I don't know what you're talking about. Tulukiri dismissed the entire notion, even if it was glaringly obvious they had their issues. Gaslighting at its finest.

I haven't done a thing to you. Our home is gone, Amalia. I'm doing what I've been told to do, and settling in to a new one. If you can't handle being on the same route as me, then say so, or fuck off — but it's not my fault and you're not my problem. For good measure, Tulukiri let her upper lip lift to flash her teeth as a small warning. It was her last effort to say step back or keep away.

Clearly they weren't friends, but they didn't need to be.