"Darth Maul-san!" he whispers, strained. Midoriya leans forward slightly in his seat. He remembers him. Tall, red, grumpy. He looks so different now. He tries not to stare.

He remembers when Maul was haunted by the memory of an old enemy. Fear had played a role then. Midoriya tries to remain calm for his sake. That goal helps cut through the panicked thoughts.

"It's me, Midoriya. Deku. I'm so sorry, we have to find a way to get you back to normal. They didn't transform me, but I can't use my Quirk... Who's 'they'?"

He knows what hospital doctors are. He's been in medical hospitals enough. That's not what he's asking. Who's really in charge?