Elohim's brow twitched up in intrigue at the mention of Blackthorne possibly having threatened children; Elohim had no particular like or dislike of children though he wondered what it meant had that been the case. He had certainly seen Ehiyeh do some strange and impulsive things for her own children...who could say what other mothers might have done. He thought of Aster then and the children he had met of hers; they had gone to Iromar. His eyes narrowed in thought, a thought he put aside to deal with once his meeting with Arturio had concluded: he'd go see Aster next. It was the least he could do to ensure she had been able to escape Iromar unscathed. At least, it was easier to convince himself that was the case.

He was brought back to the present by Arturio's frankness. He could not help but let out a small, hushed laugh at his comment - it was true, no? Arturio would still hate him no matter how silent he might have remained. So that's how honest he was, hm? Honest enough to even declare his hate and, well, potential for dishonesty. It seemed in those moments that the grey of morality Elohim often found himself walking in had lightened a shade or two. "That's true. Strangely, there were whispers once that even his father wanted him dead. Imagine how deep a disdain must be to want such a thing." He huffed, held back a laugh, for even he knew that shouldn't be laughed about. But how could he not? Blackthorne had seemingly been born to agitate and infuriate. Elohim didn't hate him but he certainly understood a threat when he saw one.

Or perhaps he really did just a knack for getting himself into trouble.

But he could definitely laugh at the idea of getting close to Blackthorne. He shrugged though - "If not me than surely somebody close to myself. As I said, I come here only beneath my own banner." He made it clear, then, that this was not for Glorall wholly. "But it's insurance I'm really looking for. If things become dangerous, I am hoping there is somebody I can trust to help keep others safe." His lips were taut as he paused, his eyes meeting Arturio's with a sudden seriousness. He had Ehiyeh and her children, after all, and perhaps even his other siblings. Aster and hers, even Halcyon despite his disdain for Elohim. Eden would not keep them safe. At least, not for long. Everybody was a bargaining chip but Elohim did not think it fair to have their fate rest wholly upon whether he or somebody else could trick a snake for long enough. That's why he had come - to offer Arturio the potential for information but it came with its own risk too. Nothing in the world was free.