diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/abductor/equipment/abduction_gear.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/abductor/equipment/abduction_gear.dm
index 5f0c3ec2ce..ac657e9491 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/abductor/equipment/abduction_gear.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/abductor/equipment/abduction_gear.dm
@@ -358,7 +358,7 @@
 		if(QDELETED(L) || L.stat == DEAD)
 			return
 
-		to_chat(L, "<span class='hear'>You hear a voice in your head saying: </span><span class='abductor'>[message]</span>")
+		to_chat(L, "<span class='italics'>You hear a voice in your head saying: </span><span class='abductor'>[message]</span>")
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You send the message to your target.</span>")
 		log_directed_talk(user, L, message, LOG_SAY, "abductor whisper")