diff --git a/code/game/objects/items.dm b/code/game/objects/items.dm
index b50acb33af..813733d6d7 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items.dm
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ GLOBAL_VAR_INIT(rpg_loot_items, FALSE)
 	var/item_state = null
 	var/lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/items_lefthand.dmi'
 	var/righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/items_righthand.dmi'
+	var/list/alternate_screams = list() //REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
 
 	//Dimensions of the icon file used when this item is worn, eg: hats.dmi
 	//eg: 32x32 sprite, 64x64 sprite, etc.