diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/powers/transform.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/powers/transform.dm
index 8e1334fb30e..b2d97b87727 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/powers/transform.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/changeling/powers/transform.dm
@@ -14,11 +14,15 @@
 
 	if(!chosen_dna)
 		return
-	
+
 	transform_dna(user,chosen_dna)
 
 	user.changeling_update_languages(changeling.absorbed_languages)
 
+	if(user.mind.speech_span == "wingdings") //greys' wingdings isn't stored in DNA
+		user.mind.speech_span = ""
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Our vocal cords have permanently shifted. We will now speak regularly.</span>")
+
 	feedback_add_details("changeling_powers","TR")
 	return 1