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Huoyan is both a nostalgic presence as well as a constant glaring reminder that if she was to step out of line or fail, exile and desperation in mortality awaits her. Romy tries to maintain the friendship, despite her handlers advising against associating with an exiled demon. But her station is close to Huoyan's residence, and there's no better charity to give away her once-used clothes and PR packages to than her down and out bestie. She is aware she is being basically used by Huoyan, for her materialistic riches and frivolous and fabulous outings. But in the grand scheme of things, she couldn't care less.
Huoyan is greatly bitter towards Romy. Romy is reaching new heights in her career while Huoyan has been banished. Living off of her best friend's crumbs. And of course, Romy knows this and uses it to her advantage. Their friendship is greatly superficial, to the point it is toxic and Huoyan is on the verge of cutting her off. But the only thing holding her back is the easy access to luxury through this demon of Pride. So she bites her tongue if it means collecting the crumbs of Romy's riches.