Kinda makes sense Hood would be playful with KGV Howe because she was meant to have three sister ships, one of which was named Howe.

Alas, Howe never met Hood since The Proud of the Royal Navy have been passed away at the moment of Howe's completion.
Furthermore, if You actually check her service history, You'll find that she was very close friend of the oldest KGV, George herself.
She used to gently guide her little beloved sister during her first baby steps all way from the Scapa Flow, through the Arctic convoys, and Mediterranean campaign. George lets go of Howe only after realizing that she is already a grown, strong woman, and she can carry on all by herself.

Damn, for some reason, being able to describe service of naval ships through interactions of beautiful girls is somehow adore me. Thanks, Azur Lane and it's related artists for flaming up my navy history enthusiasm through years.