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My brain be going:

“Not a sound they uttered as they fought against their captor, nor when they won. As their friends were released. That was it. They were free. All of them, free. All their life, they feared standing up against their tormentors, but now they have become an inspiration to others who have been oppressed, who fear-”

An elbow met their ribs sharply. They looked over in surprise, seeing {Name} using their hands to say, “I am mute you idiot! No sound!” It only took them five signs to say as much, but there was still a smile hinting at their lips as the other explained.

“I know that! Its supposed to add drama to the story. But you’re okay with me saying that though, right? I don’t want to-”

They halted their words as the other gestured for them to stop. They knocked their fist three times, then made the gesture for ‘good’ as well. They had said yes.

And the world would know their story soon enough.

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{I don’t trust myself well enough to explain the signs without thoroughly messing them up in word form, so… }

Actually we need more nonverbal/mute characters in media