diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/brain/MMI.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/brain/MMI.dm
index 07282106a21..6c359c9c0c4 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/brain/MMI.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/brain/MMI.dm
@@ -96,6 +96,7 @@
 	// Maybe later add encryption key support, but that's a pain in the neck atm
 
 	if(brainmob)
+		user.changeNext_move(CLICK_CD_MELEE)
 		O.attack(brainmob, user)//Oh noooeeeee
 		// Brainmobs can take damage, but they can't actually die. Maybe should fix.
 		return