Proof that Kate isnt mute
I will be referring to Kate as her "human" non-proxified self, and Chaser as the version of Kate with the mask that chases Lauren around/is a proxy.
1. Kate has canon voice lines, so we know she can, and did, speak
2. In the game we see writing on the walls that matches Kates handwriting helping Lauren, even after Kate was proxified and turned into the Chaser. We also hear her crying and screaming, so her vocal cords are intact and shes capable of speaking outside of the hisses and growls we hear when she's the Chaser
3. Kate and the Chaser, as shown in the clip above, are two different states of mind. The Chaser is mute and we only hear animalistic noises from them, meanwhile Kate is shown to help Lauren (writing on the walls), and be scared, human, and non-hostile before she turns into the Chaser and attacks Lauren
Until there is proof otherwise, its not ok or appropriate to force people to adhere to your own interpretations. If you think this means Kate is mute, that is perfectly ok and you're absolutely entitled to your interpretations, but others are also entitled to their interpretations. Its not erasing representation, and its not ableist to not want to be forced to write a character some way if they aren't even that way in canon. Art isn't made for conformity. Art isn't made to cater to people. Art isn't made to be comfortable or palatable or adhere to social and moral standards.
Write what you want. Write how you want. Don't let anyone control the art you create. You have every right to have full control over how you present your AU/Headcanons of a character. Don't let randos online who do nothing but hate on people try to control you
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Writing For a Mute Character; Kate The Chaser
IT IS NOT DIFFICULT! At a glance it may seem so but it's literally so easy which is why this'll be short.
When you write a mute character, step 1 is obvious; they do not speak. Easy ways to make your character expressive without words;
Have them move in certain ways, describe their movements
"Kate's head turned to indicate the way she wanted the others to follow."
Have their movements be heard and noticed by others
"From behind, the others heard footsteps, they recognized the pattern thumping against the dry leaves; it was Kate coming toward them."
Have their facial expressions be descriptive and unambiguous
"From under her mask, the others could see Kate's eyes shrink in fear and could tell, she was more afraid than she wanted to let on."
Make body movements to describe emotion
"Kate's body shook in front of Zalgo, her shrunken pupils continued to shake as her knees shook and buckled."
These are just regular things to incorporate, it makes writing Kate easier as well as other mute characters.
Remember; don't be ableist! Removing certain characteristics that are disabilities from a character is ableist!
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yaay! @bimbvx's Kate! I love her design so muchhh
I had so much fun drawing this piece, and hope you like it! 🤍
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“Even if he hurt me. He was more of a father to me than my actual one.”
- toxic father/daughter bonding moment.
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