Riven remains largely unaffected by the rivalry between Kartner Public High School and Preston Private Academy. While others treat it as a point of tension or pride, he views it with quiet indifference, uninterested in competitions or conflicts born of social reputation. His focus is rarely on the schools themselves, but on the people around him and the moments that matter personally. The ongoing feud holds no sway over his actions or judgments; he observes it like background noise.