diff --git a/code/datums/chat_message.dm b/code/datums/chat_message.dm
index 23d43296b0c..66dbc11440e 100644
--- a/code/datums/chat_message.dm
+++ b/code/datums/chat_message.dm
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ var/list/runechat_image_cache = list()
 	// Translate any existing messages upwards, apply exponential decay factors to timers
 	message_loc = target.runechat_holder(src)
 	RegisterSignal(message_loc, COMSIG_PARENT_QDELETING, PROC_REF(qdel_self))
-	if(owned_by.seen_messages)
+	if(owned_by && owned_by.seen_messages)
 		var/idx = 1
 		var/combined_height = approx_lines
 		for(var/datum/chatmessage/m as anything in owned_by.seen_messages[message_loc])
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/station_vr.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/station_vr.dm
index 3dfe6da8e77..da0162536a1 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/station_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/station/station_vr.dm
@@ -184,13 +184,12 @@
 	min_age = 18
 	max_age = 80
 
-	blurb = "The fox-like Zorren are native to Virgo-Prime, however there are two distinct varieties of Zorren one with large ears and shorter fur, \
-	and the other with longer fur that is a bit more vibrant. The long-eared, short-furred Zorren have come to be known as Flatland Zorren as that \
-	is where most of their settlements are located. The Flatland Zorren are somewhat tribal and shamanistic as they have only recently started to be \
-	hired by the Trans-Stellar Corporations. The other variety of Zorren are known as Highland Zorren as they frequently settle in hilly and/or \
-	mountainous areas, they have a differing societal structure than the Flatland Zorren having a more feudal social structure, like the Flatland Zorren, \
-	the Highland Zorren have also only recently been hired by the Trans-Stellar Corporations, but thanks to the different social structure they seem to \
-	have adjusted better to their new lives. Though similar fox-like beings have been seen they are different than the Zorren."
+	blurb = "The fennec-like, blue-blooded Zorren are native to Virgo 4/Menhir and are descendants of a precursor species \
+			that is thought to be responsible for the near-collapse of the biosphere of the planet. \
+			With societies organised around hierarchal caste systems (such as the Royal Zorren) or freedom and strength (such as the Free Tribe Zorren), \
+			they now slowly recover from their previous hubris and aim to revitalize their planet. While many Zorren live in pre-industrial conditions by necessity, \
+			they are an interstellar species known for their pride and stubbornness, doggedly holding out on a Deathworld of their own creation. \
+			As local species, they hold moderate sway on local corporations and are hired by NT and other companies, although they find \"Outlander\" culture deeply weird."
 	wikilink="https://wiki.vore-station.net/Zorren"
 
 	catalogue_data = list(/datum/category_item/catalogue/fauna/zorren)