Ask HN: Can you explain a strange loop in TextSecure?

I responded to a large group text through the TextSecure interface. There were probably an assortment of Android builds, iOS bricks, and who knows how many bloatware managers. After a few seconds, my message was sent to me from me. TextSecure gave me the "Detect other TextSecure Master Race" message. Bored and adventurous i clicked on the little key icon to initiate the exchange [i like the new UX, but i am still getting used to it]. At this point, i believe my phone began a key exchange with itself. I got scared for no good reason and deleted the thread. When i tried to replicate it, the "Detect" message did not appear.

I know so very little about encryption, or even mobile tech, so i am in no way implying there is an error or bug. I am just interested in what happened between my phone, the TextSecure server, and... well, my phone i guess.

Thanks for the app, Whisper Team. I love it.