diff --git a/code/modules/mob/typing_indicator.dm b/code/modules/mob/typing_indicator.dm
index 3012d6959a..a260c878fc 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/typing_indicator.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/typing_indicator.dm
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
 	set hidden = 1
 
 	set_typing_indicator(TRUE)
-	var/message = input("","me (text)") as text
+	var/message = input("","me (text)") as message //VOREStation Edit
 	set_typing_indicator(FALSE)
 
 	if(message)