diff --git a/src/mudlib/commands/movement.py b/src/mudlib/commands/movement.py
index 0c10a8f..59a5ac4 100644
--- a/src/mudlib/commands/movement.py
+++ b/src/mudlib/commands/movement.py
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 from typing import Any
 
 from mudlib.commands import CommandDefinition, register
+from mudlib.entity import Entity
 from mudlib.player import Player, players
 
 # World instance will be injected by the server
@@ -93,11 +94,11 @@ async def move_player(player: Player, dx: int, dy: int, direction_name: str) ->
     await cmd_look(player, "")
 
 
-async def send_nearby_message(player: Player, x: int, y: int, message: str) -> None:
-    """Send a message to all players near a location, excluding the player.
+async def send_nearby_message(entity: Entity, x: int, y: int, message: str) -> None:
+    """Send a message to all players near a location, excluding the entity.
 
     Args:
-        player: The player who triggered the message (excluded from receiving it)
+        entity: The entity who triggered the message (excluded from receiving it)
         x: X coordinate of the location
         y: Y coordinate of the location
         message: The message to send
@@ -106,7 +107,7 @@ async def send_nearby_message(player: Player, x: int, y: int, message: str) -> N
     viewport_range = 10
 
     for other in players.values():
-        if other.name == player.name:
+        if other.name == entity.name:
             continue
 
         # Check if other player is within viewport range (wrapping)