diff --git a/nerdify/nerdify.py b/nerdify/nerdify.py
index bd71b84..ec2d52b 100644
--- a/nerdify/nerdify.py
+++ b/nerdify/nerdify.py
@@ -16,6 +16,10 @@ from redbot.core.utils import chat_formatting, common_filters
 
 class Nerdify(commands.Cog):
     """Nerdify your text."""
+
+    __author__ = "SeaswimmerTheFsh"
+    __version__ = "1.3.1"
+
     def __init__(self, bot):
         self.bot = bot
 
@@ -57,7 +61,7 @@ class Nerdify(commands.Cog):
 
     async def type_message(
         self, destination: discord.abc.Messageable, content: str, **kwargs: Any
-    ) -> discord.Message | None:
+    ) -> Optional(discord.Message):
         """Simulate typing and sending a message to a destination.
 
         Will send a typing indicator, wait a variable amount of time based on the length