Riven does not get along easily with the other Specialists, preferring to do things his own way, and not appreciative of any help he may get. When put under Darcy's spell, he's even more upset with everyone else than usual, and a real danger to the Winx girls and the other Specialists.
Musa has a crush on him, but he's very awkward around her, obviously having no clue how he's supposed to treat a girl.