The relationship depicted in Jennifer L. Armentrout's "Pure" is intensely fraught with conflict. Even on their best days, the characters struggle to maintain a semblance of civility, operating at a tension level described as CODE RED. This illustrates an ongoing animosity that suggests deeper issues at play between them.

On worse days, the animosity escalates to a dangerous level, humorously referred to as CODE I'M GOING TO KILL YOU. This hyperbolic expression highlights the extreme nature of their interactions, suggesting that their conflicts are not only emotionally charged but also bordering on violence, illustrating the complexity and volatility of their relationship.