[Izuku takes a shuddering breath, the back rubs easing his breathing away from sobs and into just hiccups and sniffles.

He rubs at his face, trying to stop himself from leaking everywhere, and hoping it jumpstarts his brain.]

Um. I heard there were people trapped in there and I wanted to help. It seemed like... the right thing to do would be to go help them as soon as possible. But everything with the King and Queen I just... didn't even think about it. I was only focused on the rift.