This was an interesting issue. As this story is climaxing, we see both Dara and Malia trying to get in each others heads, while at the same time trying to manipulate the public perception of what is going on. Normally I would think the 4000 year old person would have the advantage in this area but Dara really comes out on top.
This comic is full of shocking moments and this issue is no different. When Dara tries to push Malia's buttons and get under her skin she succeeds more than she wildly and what Malia does to her is a horrible and gruesome moment in comics history. But she does it on live television and thus loses the real battle.