Stanton sighs audibly, pushing gently at Serena's presence. She's been in his mind before, knows that his intentions towards Vanessa are - well. Based in love, at least. I won't hurt her, he reminds the girl. You know that.

"You should smirk more often, it suits you. And look, their fears have been put to rest." His tone is dry when he says it, because he knows they haven't been, even if Serena is backing off. But he'll take what he can get.