diff --git a/code/modules/client/preferences.dm b/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
index 21e9fdec950..c7284fd15cf 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preferences.dm
@@ -386,7 +386,9 @@ var/list/preferences_datums = list()
 
 	if(href_list["save"])
 		save_character()
+		save_preferences()
 	else if(href_list["reload"])
+		load_preferences()
 		load_character()
 		attempt_vr(client.prefs_vr,"load_vore","") //VOREStation Edit
 		sanitize_preferences()
@@ -525,6 +527,7 @@ var/list/preferences_datums = list()
 	if(tgui_alert(user, "Are you sure you want to override slot [slotnum], [choice]'s savedata?", "Confirm Override", list("No", "Yes")) == "Yes")
 		overwrite_character(slotnum)
 		sanitize_preferences()
+		save_preferences()
 		save_character()
 		attempt_vr(user.client?.prefs_vr,"load_vore","")
 		ShowChoices(user)