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Richie’s Magic Voice accidentally condemns Eddie with “A sacrifice? I nominate Eddie” and then with “we can still help him!” Maturin slides in like True Neutral Ursula to say “YOU CAN STILL HELP HIM” and Richie exchanges his Voice for Eddie’s life, mute Richie AU send tweet
It would be called The Sacrificial Lamb Lies Down on West Broadway 
more vague expansion on this AU I’m determined to write
someone made a gifset based on my sad Richie’s Magic Voice writings, is this how Richard Siken feels https://skinks.tumblr.com/post/615948624200941568/skydorkers-speaking-makes-things-real-in-derry
I’ve decided that in the mute!Richie AU they’re gonna get him a Magna Doodle for use in conversation. Good for comedic and tragic use. There might also be a scene where he tries and tries to scream but he can’t, so Eddie drives them somewhere secluded and screams for him
Mute!Richie AU thots: Richie discovers Eddie watching old interviews/stand-up and there’s angst because that’s not really HIM, that’s not who he is. If/when the Magic allows Richie’s voice back, Eddie WANTS him to say all the intensely romantic/desperate things he couldn’t before
Mute!Richie AU: I’m thinking about... everyone being so guilty for all the times they beeped him. Eddie researching ASL and speech therapists and OH GOD, putting his hand on Richie’s throat as he speaks to feel the silent vibrations and trying to read his lips
Mute!Richie AU: they have to lie that Richie has severe latent nodules on his vocal cords bc of his years spent growling in his 90s melodeath band. the uptick in sales is NOT enough to prevent him having to sublet his house and move back in (read: hide) with his parents
Mute Richie AU: it’s about Richie having to take action and act on what he wants. Actions speak louder. Mime your heart out, Richie Tozier, literally. Also: I think I’ve figured out the climactic moment so yay, some structure at last
Mute Richie AU: I keep seeing this image of like, his voice being this golden glowing thread that slithers out of his throat and stitches up Eddie’s chest, which could be fun. Like Eddie has to keep the glow hidden, everyone can make Iron Man jokes etc
Mute Richie AU: thinking about... how Richie comes across as an uncontrollable motormouth as a kid but grows to be extremely, consciously selective in what he says/reveals to people as an adult. What happens when he can’t say anything? Is he forced to evaluate what’s worth saying
Mute Richie AU: it plays into his intense fear of disappearing or being forgotten if he’s not being as loud as possible all the time, when the others start discussing his predicament like he’s not there.... /I’m not deaf/ he writes on his magna-doodle
