[ it was the sickness, but it did come from somewhere. Loki knew that his own slights, though exaggerated, came from something inside of him. perhaps not everyone was like him in that respect, but it was hard to believe that they came from nothing at all. ]

I would assume, yes. I doubt they meant the sentiment fully, as much as I am used to it.

[ people trying to kill him, that is. ]

There's no need for alarm, it's over. Broken up—we were cured. It's been silent since.