Anthony liked Elijah, he really did, but god was he so fucking stupid sometimes. Did he really just decide that, 'oh yeah, telling this 9 year old who doesn't even know what the word 'manipulate' means to go to a judge is an absolutely fantastic idea'. And his 'oh well, nothing I can do about it' reaction at Anthony essentially admitting to him that he was abused as a child? He wasn't even mad at not being able to adopt the kid or whatever, he was just mad at Elijah.

Even though he felt angry and kind of betrayed, he knew better than to start arguing with Elijah right now. So he just stood there, watching the two speak, quietly seething with anger.