diff --git a/code/datums/martial/rising_bass.dm b/code/datums/martial/rising_bass.dm
index 082778cf8a..d175322a7c 100644
--- a/code/datums/martial/rising_bass.dm
+++ b/code/datums/martial/rising_bass.dm
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@
 				log_combat(A, D, "deft switched (Rising Bass)")
 				return 1
 			else
-				to_chat(A, "<i>[G] can't be taken out of [D]'s hands!<i>")
+				to_chat(A, "<i>[G] can't be taken out of [D]'s hands!</i>")
 	return 0
 
 /datum/martial_art/the_rising_bass/disarm_act(mob/living/carbon/human/A, mob/living/carbon/human/D)
@@ -144,4 +144,4 @@
 	to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Shoulder Flip</span>: Grab Harm Disarm Grab Grab. Flips opponent over your shoulder and stuns.")
 	to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Repulse Punch</span>: Grab Harm Grab Harm. Slams the opponent far away from you.")
 	to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Foot Smash</span>: Harm Harm. Stuns opponent, minor damage.")
-	to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Deft Switch</span>: Grab Disarm Disarm. Switches the opponent's held item for your own. Most useful with nothing in your hand.")
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+	to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Deft Switch</span>: Grab Disarm Disarm. Switches the opponent's held item for your own. Most useful with nothing in your hand.")