Elidibus lets Ansem speak without interruption. Without a hint of disappointment or judgement. Just the calm observation that has colored near the entirety of this meeting. It probably isn't surprising anymore.

He speaks only after the king finishes.

"I did not ask if he should feel his trust misplaced, King of Radiant Garden," the matter of fact words may well be alarming to some in its lack of negative or positive emotional tone. "If I wished to judge your worth through his eyes, I would have been content with what I already know."

Though how Ansem answered has already told a story of its own.

"How did you take advantage of his trust? What thoughts led you to conclude it was the correct path?"

Whether Elidibus is a friend though... It's a question that remains notably unanswered at this time.