.Clay

Part of "Squish" series.  
Within us are ideas we cherish. Some our own, some inherited. In combining with the world, we take parts of ourselves that may still need work. We interact with others with similar patterns. In identifying our issues, we can become better people.  
Under a system of pressure, this combination may lead to a worse outcome. With pressure, comes a resistance to change. When two people come together without a willingness to change, the bad habits and ideas come together to create a whole new entity from both people's behaviors. This manifestation of conflict will affect the worlds of all parties involved, at the expense of everyone in the vicinity.