Serena Stanton's boundaries are defined more clearly than the Argent River.
Academics are academics, personal grievances are personal grievances. Although Jasper Grant doesn't like Adrian Shaw, she doesn't have any fondness for Adrian either, but it's not to the point of dislike. They're just ordinary schoolmates, so she calmly steps forward to inquire.
If the other party doesn't want to tell her, she doesn't get angry and accepts it as a matter of course.
Helping is a favor; not helping is a duty.
Her rationality and clarity leave one without reproach, and she is as indifferent as if separated by a bulletproof shield.
Serena Stanton approached Adrian Shaw a few times, speaking little, concisely stating her confusion, and never saying more than necessary.
After Adrian provided answers, she politely thanked him, in a gentle tone, and then drew a clear line.
Adrian Shaw can see that Serena Stanton possesses a proud spirit that rivals his own.
