What did the writer say about the kitty pryde n-word?

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The writer's statement hit me like a splash of cold water — direct and a little defensive at first, then softer as they tried to explain the context. They said the use of that particular slur around Kitty Pryde was intended to show a character's ignorance and the harshness of a scene, not to endorse the language. They leaned on storytelling intent — that the word was meant to expose prejudice in-universe rather than celebrate it — and admitted that, in hindsight, it was a clumsy choice that caused real hurt.

They also acknowledged that modern readers experience language differently than past readers, and that what might once have been shrugged off now lands with a different weight. I appreciated the partial apology and the admission that editors and creators all share responsibility. Still, it felt like a reminder that intent doesn’t erase impact; the writer’s words were a start, but the conversation around accountability and better sensitivity in writing needs to keep moving. Personally, I’m glad they spoke up, even if the statement left me wanting more concrete steps toward making characters and stories safer and more thoughtful.

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