[Komaeda smiles a bit too widely. Lloyd has common sense which makes him a hell of a lot better than his fellow classmates he had to lead around by the strings. This would be about the time most realize Nagito is vastly unstable.

Still.

After a second the smile vanishes as he continues in an almost casual tone.]

Mm, something like that! This is where it gets a little tricky. The way Thras talked about it differs from what Peromei showed me. I would consider it much closer to the sheer weight of the negativity they endured caused a mental breakdown in all of them.

Including, the world herself. Possibly. It's a theory of mine that the Arehtei include the World's Consciousness. It would make sense! Naturally I can't confirm it since Simpathis seems not only protected but the other Arehtei say little about their nature!