diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_mob/signals_living.dm b/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_mob/signals_living.dm
index 56d9754eb42f..013d4315813b 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_mob/signals_living.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_mob/signals_living.dm
@@ -139,3 +139,8 @@
 
 ///from mind/transfer_to. Sent after the mind has been transferred: (mob/previous_body)
 #define COMSIG_MIND_TRANSFERRED "mind_transferred"
+
+///from /mob/create_typing_indicator()
+#define COMSIG_MOB_CREATE_TYPING_INDICATOR "create_typing_indicator"
+	///Icon used for the typing indicator
+	#define BUBBLE_ICON_STATE 1
diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/say.dm b/code/__DEFINES/say.dm
index 456467a56761..33ed99d829aa 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/say.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/say.dm
@@ -112,3 +112,18 @@
 
 //Used in visible_message_flags, audible_message_flags and runechat_flags
 #define EMOTE_MESSAGE (1<<0)
+
+//Typing indicator defines, used in /mob/create_typing_indicator()
+#define BUBBLE_DEFAULT "default"
+#define BUBBLE_LAWYER "lawyer"
+#define BUBBLE_ROBOT "robot"
+#define BUBBLE_MACHINE "machine"
+#define BUBBLE_SYNDIBOT "syndibot"
+#define BUBBLE_SWARMER "swarmer"
+#define BUBBLE_SLIME "slime"
+#define BUBBLE_CLOCK "clock"
+#define BUBBLE_ALIEN "alien"
+#define BUBBLE_ALIENROYAL "alienroyal"
+#define BUBBLE_DARKSPAWN "darkspawn"
+#define BUBBLE_GUARDIAN "guardian"
+#define BUBBLE_BLOB "blob"
diff --git a/code/datums/elements/speech_bubble_override.dm b/code/datums/elements/speech_bubble_override.dm
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..6a72bf3b97fa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/datums/elements/speech_bubble_override.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+/datum/element/speech_bubble_override
+	element_flags = ELEMENT_BESPOKE|ELEMENT_DETACH_ON_HOST_DESTROY
+	argument_hash_start_idx = 2
+	var/bubble_type
+
+/datum/element/speech_bubble_override/Attach(datum/target, bubble_type)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!ismob(target))
+		return ELEMENT_INCOMPATIBLE
+
+	src.bubble_type = bubble_type
+
+	RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_MOB_SAY, PROC_REF(handle_speech))
+	RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_MOB_CREATE_TYPING_INDICATOR, PROC_REF(handle_typing_indicator))
+
+/datum/element/speech_bubble_override/Detach(datum/source, ...)
+	UnregisterSignal(source, COMSIG_MOB_SAY)
+	UnregisterSignal(source, COMSIG_MOB_CREATE_TYPING_INDICATOR)
+	return ..()
+
+/datum/element/speech_bubble_override/proc/handle_speech(mob/target, list/speech_args)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	speech_args[SPEECH_BUBBLE_TYPE] = bubble_type
+
+/datum/element/speech_bubble_override/proc/handle_typing_indicator(mob/target, list/bubble_args)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	bubble_args[BUBBLE_ICON_STATE] = bubble_type
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/blob/blob_mobs.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/blob/blob_mobs.dm
index 3c9b7fa82a2e..cc7ee9ee71eb 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/blob/blob_mobs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/blob/blob_mobs.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	icon = 'icons/mob/blob.dmi'
 	pass_flags = PASSBLOB
 	faction = list(ROLE_BLOB)
-	bubble_icon = "blob"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_BLOB
 	speak_emote = null //so we use verb_yell/verb_say/etc
 	atmos_requirements = list("min_oxy" = 0, "max_oxy" = 0, "min_tox" = 0, "max_tox" = 0, "min_co2" = 0, "max_co2" = 0, "min_n2" = 0, "max_n2" = 0)
 	minbodytemp = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_mobs.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_mobs.dm
index 0a080e94fe02..019cd68bfad0 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_mobs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_mobs.dm
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 	verb_whisper = "imparts"
 	verb_yell = "harangues"
 	initial_language_holder = /datum/language_holder/clockmob
-	bubble_icon = "clock"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_CLOCK
 	light_color = "#E42742"
 	deathsound = 'sound/magic/clockwork/anima_fragment_death.ogg'
 	speech_span = SPAN_ROBOT
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/equipment/borgchameleon.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/equipment/borgchameleon.dm
index 27f710613846..f4d6d8f46324 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/equipment/borgchameleon.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/equipment/borgchameleon.dm
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@
 	savedName = user.name
 	user.name = friendlyName
 	user.module.cyborg_base_icon = initial(selected_module.cyborg_base_icon)
-	user.bubble_icon = "robot"
+	user.bubble_icon = BUBBLE_ROBOT
 	user.module.name = input_module
 	active = TRUE
 	user.update_icons()
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories.dm b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories.dm
index 3822fcb73be4..d182a5b3362e 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/under/accessories.dm
@@ -316,13 +316,12 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/lawyers_badge/on_clothing_equip(obj/item/clothing/U, user)
 	var/mob/living/L = user
 	if(L)
-		L.bubble_icon = "lawyer"
+		L.AddElement(/datum/element/speech_bubble_override, BUBBLE_LAWYER)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/lawyers_badge/on_clothing_dropped(obj/item/clothing/U, user)
 	var/mob/living/L = user
 	if(L)
-		L.bubble_icon = initial(L.bubble_icon)
-
+		L.RemoveElement(/datum/element/speech_bubble_override, BUBBLE_LAWYER)
 
 ////////////////
 //HA HA! NERD!//
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/alien.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/alien.dm
index 995728c0f2ad..c28a07153c06 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/alien.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/alien.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	see_in_dark = 4
 	verb_say = "hisses"
 	initial_language_holder = /datum/language_holder/alien
-	bubble_icon = "alien"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_ALIEN
 	type_of_meat = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/slab/xeno
 
 	var/obj/item/card/id/wear_id = null // Fix for station bounced radios -- Skie
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/queen.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/queen.dm
index 4ccdde632602..24e3d79584c4 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/queen.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/alien/humanoid/queen.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	ventcrawler = VENTCRAWLER_NONE //pull over that ass too fat
 	unique_name = 0
 	pixel_x = -16
-	bubble_icon = "alienroyal"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_ALIENROYAL
 	mob_size = MOB_SIZE_LARGE
 	layer = LARGE_MOB_LAYER //above most mobs, but below speechbubbles
 	pressure_resistance = 200 //Because big, stompy xenos should not be blown around like paper.
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm
index 1694da2f6b43..6157cf4c7eb0 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm
@@ -162,6 +162,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(features_by_species)
 	///what type of gas is breathed
 	var/breathid = "o2"
 
+	/// Special typing indicators
+	var/bubble_icon = BUBBLE_DEFAULT
+
 	/// The icon_state of the fire overlay added when sufficently ablaze and standing. see onfire.dmi
 	var/fire_overlay = "human" //not used until monkey is added as a species type rather than a mob
 
@@ -434,6 +437,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(features_by_species)
 		C.Digitigrade_Leg_Swap(FALSE)
 
 	C.mob_biotypes = inherent_biotypes
+	C.bubble_icon = bubble_icon
 
 	regenerate_organs(C,old_species)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/IPC.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/IPC.dm
index 49ed03017109..e22d4936abc7 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/IPC.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/IPC.dm
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 	name = "IPC" //inherited from the real species, for health scanners and things
 	id = "ipc"
 	say_mod = "states" //inherited from a user's real species
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_ROBOT // beep boop
 	sexes = FALSE
 	species_traits = list(NOTRANSSTING,NOEYESPRITES,NO_DNA_COPY,NOZOMBIE,MUTCOLORS,NOHUSK,AGENDER,NOBLOOD,NO_UNDERWEAR)
 	inherent_traits = list(TRAIT_RESISTCOLD,TRAIT_RADIMMUNE,TRAIT_NOBREATH,TRAIT_LIMBATTACHMENT,TRAIT_EASYDISMEMBER,TRAIT_NOCRITDAMAGE,TRAIT_GENELESS,TRAIT_MEDICALIGNORE,TRAIT_NOCLONE,TRAIT_TOXIMMUNE,TRAIT_EASILY_WOUNDED,TRAIT_NODEFIB,TRAIT_POWERHUNGRY)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/android.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/android.dm
index f47e803cf76d..f61de46f7d57 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/android.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/android.dm
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 	name = "Android"
 	id = "android"
 	say_mod = "states"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_ROBOT
 	sexes = FALSE
 	species_traits = list(NOBLOOD, NOZOMBIE, NOHUSK, NO_DNA_COPY, NOTRANSSTING)
 	inherent_traits = list(TRAIT_RESISTHEAT,TRAIT_COLDBLOODED,TRAIT_NOBREATH,TRAIT_RESISTCOLD,TRAIT_RESISTHIGHPRESSURE,TRAIT_RESISTLOWPRESSURE,TRAIT_RADIMMUNE,TRAIT_NOCLONE,TRAIT_TOXIMMUNE,TRAIT_GENELESS,TRAIT_NOFIRE,TRAIT_PIERCEIMMUNE,TRAIT_NOHUNGER,TRAIT_LIMBATTACHMENT,TRAIT_MEDICALIGNORE)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/jellypeople.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/jellypeople.dm
index ec31ef5643ae..f1cfac0ca393 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/jellypeople.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/jellypeople.dm
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 	id = "jelly"
 	default_color = "00FF90"
 	say_mod = "chirps"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_SLIME
 	species_traits = list(MUTCOLORS, EYECOLOR, NOBLOOD, HAIR)
 	inherent_traits = list(TRAIT_TOXINLOVER)
 	meat = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/meat/slab/human/mutant/slime
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/polysmorphs.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/polysmorphs.dm
index f956aa83e266..d6f44556a682 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/polysmorphs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/polysmorphs.dm
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 	liked_food = GROSS | MEAT | MICE
 	disliked_food = GRAIN | DAIRY | VEGETABLES | FRUIT
 	say_mod = "hisses"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_ALIEN
 	species_language_holder = /datum/language_holder/polysmorph
 	brutemod = 0.9 //exoskeleton protects against brute
 	burnmod = 1.35 //residual plasma inside them, highly flammable
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm
index 4288d6291183..d051a4a06371 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm
@@ -77,8 +77,6 @@
 
 	var/health_doll_icon //if this exists AND the normal sprite is bigger than 32x32, this is the replacement icon state (because health doll size limitations). the icon will always be screen_gen.dmi
 
-	var/bubble_icon = "default" //what icon the mob uses for speechbubbles
-
 	var/last_bumped = 0
 	var/unique_name = 0 //if a mob's name should be appended with an id when created e.g. Mob (666)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/say.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/say.dm
index 0aa25a9049cc..e1053df195df 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/say.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/say.dm
@@ -320,6 +320,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(special_radio_keys, list(
 		if(M.client)
 			speech_bubble_recipients.Add(M.client)
 	var/image/I = image('icons/mob/talk.dmi', src, "[bubble_type][say_test(message)]", FLY_LAYER)
+	if(a_intent == INTENT_HARM) // ANGRY!!!!
+		I.add_overlay("angry")
 	I.appearance_flags = APPEARANCE_UI_IGNORE_ALPHA
 	INVOKE_ASYNC(GLOBAL_PROC, GLOBAL_PROC_REF(flick_overlay), I, speech_bubble_recipients, 30)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot.dm
index ea28cd315e22..8fec9665d8f4 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	icon_state = "robot"
 	maxHealth = 100
 	health = 100
-	bubble_icon = "robot"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_ROBOT
 	designation = "Default" ///used for displaying the prefix & getting the current module of cyborg
 	has_limbs = 1
 	hud_type = /datum/hud/robot
@@ -920,7 +920,7 @@
 /mob/living/silicon/robot/modules/syndicate
 	icon_state = "synd_sec"
 	faction = list(ROLE_SYNDICATE)
-	bubble_icon = "syndibot"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_SYNDIBOT
 	req_access = list(ACCESS_SYNDICATE)
 	lawupdate = FALSE
 	scrambledcodes = TRUE // These are rogue borgs.
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/silicon.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/silicon.dm
index 7e2cb6838954..1478a4ca9dd1 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/silicon.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/silicon.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	initial_language_holder = /datum/language_holder/synthetic
 	see_in_dark = 8
 	infra_luminosity = 0
-	bubble_icon = "machine"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_MACHINE
 	weather_immunities = list("ash")
 	possible_a_intents = list(INTENT_HELP, INTENT_HARM)
 	mob_biotypes = MOB_ROBOTIC
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm
index bf7a61cc67bb..2546137dd38f 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/bot/bot.dm
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 	verb_exclaim = "declares"
 	verb_yell = "alarms"
 	initial_language_holder = /datum/language_holder/synthetic
-	bubble_icon = "machine"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_MACHINE
 	speech_span = SPAN_ROBOT
 	faction = list("neutral", "silicon" , "turret")
 	light_system = MOVABLE_LIGHT
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/drone/_drone.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/drone/_drone.dm
index 3f28397fa82e..82b2fa7b11c1 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/drone/_drone.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/drone/_drone.dm
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 	mob_biotypes = MOB_ROBOTIC
 	speak_emote = list("chirps")
 	speech_span = SPAN_ROBOT
-	bubble_icon = "machine"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_MACHINE
 	initial_language_holder = /datum/language_holder/drone
 	mob_size = MOB_SIZE_SMALL
 	has_unlimited_silicon_privilege = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/drone/extra_drone_types.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/drone/extra_drone_types.dm
index 37ec4d0c6b6e..ac1d69f45af9 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/drone/extra_drone_types.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/drone/extra_drone_types.dm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 	initial_language_holder = /datum/language_holder/drone/syndicate
 	faction = list(ROLE_SYNDICATE)
 	speak_emote = list("hisses")
-	bubble_icon = "syndibot"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_SYNDIBOT
 	heavy_emp_damage = 10
 	laws = \
 	"1. Interfere.\n"+\
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@
 	verb_exclaim = "proclaims"
 	verb_whisper = "imparts"
 	verb_yell = "harangues"
-	bubble_icon = "clock"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_CLOCK
 	initial_language_holder = /datum/language_holder/clockmob
 	light_color = "#E42742"
 	heavy_emp_damage = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/guardian/guardian.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/guardian/guardian.dm
index 096ac89b188b..7829e7bd6cf5 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/guardian/guardian.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/guardian/guardian.dm
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(parasites) //all currently existing/living guardians
 	speak_emote = list("hisses")
 	gender = NEUTER
 	mob_biotypes = MOB_INORGANIC|MOB_SPIRIT
-	bubble_icon = "guardian"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_GUARDIAN
 	response_help  = "passes through"
 	response_disarm = "flails at"
 	response_harm   = "punches"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/alien.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/alien.dm
index ead1ba836cb9..a6247ee1dfcc 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/alien.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/alien.dm
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 	attack_vis_effect = ATTACK_EFFECT_CLAW
 	attacktext = "slashes"
 	speak_emote = list("hisses")
-	bubble_icon = "alien"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_ALIEN
 	a_intent = INTENT_HARM
 	attack_sound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	atmos_requirements = list("min_oxy" = 0, "max_oxy" = 0, "min_tox" = 0, "max_tox" = 0, "min_co2" = 0, "max_co2" = 0, "min_n2" = 0, "max_n2" = 0)
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@
 	icon_state = "alienq"
 	icon_living = "alienq"
 	icon_dead = "alienq_dead"
-	bubble_icon = "alienroyal"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_ALIENROYAL
 	move_to_delay = 4
 	maxHealth = 400
 	health = 400
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/hivebot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/hivebot.dm
index c44e2bee1c25..faa427b89fb3 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/hivebot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/hivebot.dm
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 	verb_ask = "queries"
 	verb_exclaim = "declares"
 	verb_yell = "alarms"
-	bubble_icon = "machine"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_MACHINE
 	speech_span = SPAN_ROBOT
 	gold_core_spawnable = HOSTILE_SPAWN
 	del_on_death = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/syndicate.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/syndicate.dm
index b1856d13a14a..148c663989e1 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/syndicate.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/syndicate.dm
@@ -312,7 +312,7 @@
 	movement_type = FLYING
 	limb_destroyer = 1
 	speak_emote = list("states")
-	bubble_icon = "syndibot"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_SYNDIBOT
 	gold_core_spawnable = HOSTILE_SPAWN
 	del_on_death = 1
 	deathmessage = "is smashed into pieces!"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/slime/slime.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/slime/slime.dm
index 9ac936d89d9a..d319a177765f 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/slime/slime.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/slime/slime.dm
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 	response_harm   = "stomps on"
 	emote_see = list("jiggles", "bounces in place")
 	speak_emote = list("blorbles")
-	bubble_icon = "slime"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_SLIME
 	initial_language_holder = /datum/language_holder/slime
 
 	atmos_requirements = list("min_oxy" = 0, "max_oxy" = 0, "min_tox" = 0, "max_tox" = 0, "min_co2" = 0, "max_co2" = 0, "min_n2" = 0, "max_n2" = 0)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob_defines.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob_defines.dm
index d1a482ed007f..7047659c1d6a 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob_defines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob_defines.dm
@@ -141,6 +141,8 @@
 	var/datum/hud/hud_used = null
 	/// I have no idea tbh
 	var/research_scanner = FALSE
+	/// What icon the mob uses for typing indicators
+	var/bubble_icon = BUBBLE_DEFAULT
 
 	/// Is the mob throw intent on
 	var/in_throw_mode = 0
diff --git a/code/modules/swarmers/swarmer.dm b/code/modules/swarmers/swarmer.dm
index a803253f031a..81595e1991d3 100644
--- a/code/modules/swarmers/swarmer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/swarmers/swarmer.dm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 	desc = "Robotic constructs of unknown design, swarmers seek only to consume materials and replicate themselves indefinitely."
 	speak_emote = list("tones")
 	initial_language_holder = /datum/language_holder/swarmer
-	bubble_icon = "swarmer"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_SWARMER
 	mob_biotypes = MOB_ROBOTIC
 	health = 40
 	maxHealth = 40
diff --git a/icons/mob/talk.dmi b/icons/mob/talk.dmi
index 772d4bc6f930..e0648a5af0a1 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/talk.dmi and b/icons/mob/talk.dmi differ
diff --git a/yogstation.dme b/yogstation.dme
index 32e2e31a62c3..01b68af6edd2 100644
--- a/yogstation.dme
+++ b/yogstation.dme
@@ -679,6 +679,7 @@
 #include "code\datums\elements\movetype_handler.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\regenerator.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\rust.dm"
+#include "code\datums\elements\speech_bubble_override.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\squish.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\update_icon_blocker.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\decals\_decals.dm"
@@ -2999,6 +3000,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\hostile\megafauna\megafauna.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\hostile\megafauna\stalwart.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\hostile\megafauna\swarmer.dm"
+#include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\hostile\mining_mobs\ambusher.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\hostile\mining_mobs\basilisk.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\hostile\mining_mobs\curse_blob.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\hostile\mining_mobs\drakeling.dm"
@@ -3010,7 +3012,6 @@
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\hostile\mining_mobs\polarbear.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\hostile\mining_mobs\wasp.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\hostile\mining_mobs\wolf.dm"
-#include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\hostile\mining_mobs\ambusher.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\hostile\mining_mobs\elites\elite.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\hostile\mining_mobs\elites\goliath_broodmother.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\hostile\mining_mobs\elites\herald.dm"
diff --git a/yogstation/code/modules/guardian/guardian.dm b/yogstation/code/modules/guardian/guardian.dm
index d2d02ad0f4e6..26db957c857d 100644
--- a/yogstation/code/modules/guardian/guardian.dm
+++ b/yogstation/code/modules/guardian/guardian.dm
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(guardian_projectile_damage, list(
 	speak_emote = list("hisses")
 	gender = NEUTER
 	mob_biotypes = MOB_INORGANIC|MOB_SPIRIT
-	bubble_icon = "guardian"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_GUARDIAN
 	response_help  = "passes through"
 	response_disarm = "flails at"
 	response_harm   = "punches"
diff --git a/yogstation/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/darkspawn.dm b/yogstation/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/darkspawn.dm
index 6d9808c035f0..02f5d9a800f1 100644
--- a/yogstation/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/darkspawn.dm
+++ b/yogstation/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/darkspawn.dm
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 	name = "Darkspawn"
 	id = "darkspawn"
 	limbs_id = "darkspawn"
+	bubble_icon = BUBBLE_DARKSPAWN
 	sexes = FALSE
 	nojumpsuit = TRUE
 	changesource_flags = MIRROR_BADMIN | MIRROR_MAGIC | WABBAJACK | ERT_SPAWN //never put this in the pride pool because they look super valid
@@ -46,7 +47,6 @@
 
 /datum/species/darkspawn/spec_life(mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 	handle_upgrades(H)
-	H.bubble_icon = "darkspawn"
 	var/turf/T = H.loc
 	if(istype(T))
 		var/light_amount = T.get_lumcount()
diff --git a/yogstation/code/modules/mob/say.dm b/yogstation/code/modules/mob/say.dm
index 2969b40947d9..e883d6e90373 100644
--- a/yogstation/code/modules/mob/say.dm
+++ b/yogstation/code/modules/mob/say.dm
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@
 		else
 			bar_typing = FALSE
 			remove_typing_indicator()
-			
+
 
 /mob/proc/create_typing_indicator()
 	if(typing_overlay) 
@@ -43,17 +43,20 @@
 	for(var/mob/M in listening)
 		if(M.client && M.client.prefs.chat_toggles & CHAT_TYPING_INDICATOR)
 			speech_bubble_recipients.Add(M.client)
-	var/bubble = "default"
-	if(isliving(src))
-		var/mob/living/L = src
-		bubble = L.bubble_icon
-	typing_overlay = image('yogstation/icons/mob/talk.dmi', src, "[bubble]_talking", FLY_LAYER)
-	typing_overlay.appearance_flags = APPEARANCE_UI
-	typing_overlay.invisibility = invisibility
-	typing_overlay.alpha = alpha
+	typing_overlay = get_bubble_icon(bubble_icon)
 	for(var/client/C in speech_bubble_recipients)
 		C.images += typing_overlay
 
+/mob/proc/get_bubble_icon(bubble)
+	bubble = bubble_icon
+	SEND_SIGNAL(src, COMSIG_MOB_CREATE_TYPING_INDICATOR, args)
+	typing_overlay = image('yogstation/icons/mob/talk.dmi', src, "[bubble]_talking", FLY_LAYER)
+	if(a_intent == INTENT_HARM) // ANGRY!!!!
+		typing_overlay.add_overlay("angry")
+	typing_overlay.appearance_flags = APPEARANCE_UI
+	typing_overlay.invisibility = invisibility
+	typing_overlay.alpha = alpha
+	return typing_overlay
 
 /mob/proc/remove_typing_indicator()
 	if(!typing_overlay) 
diff --git a/yogstation/icons/mob/talk.dmi b/yogstation/icons/mob/talk.dmi
index 9411d2a99826..edbbc1a8f473 100644
Binary files a/yogstation/icons/mob/talk.dmi and b/yogstation/icons/mob/talk.dmi differ