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The first step is to use different styling for the telepathic parts, as suggested in the answer by Evil Sparrow. I recommend against using italics because italics are often used for inner dialogue...
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The first step is to use different styling for the telepathic parts, as suggested in the answer by Evil Sparrow. I recommend against using italics because italics are often used for inner dialogue (thoughts). But it's not just styling; go deeper. Telepathy is a different *kind* of communication, so think about how it works in your setting. It's probably *not* just the same sequence of words that the characters would otherwise speak. Telepathy, being mental, could bring along other mental data -- mood, images, other senses. > "It won't take too much time. He will be here any moment now." said Tim. > <SWAT, incoming> Tim's pulse quickened, throbbing in Matthew's mind. He glanced down the empty street and mind-saw the van. > "Really!? Thank God. I was getting nervous." said Matthew.