diff --git a/code/modules/events/pirates.dm b/code/modules/events/pirates.dm
index 0e41f4b9c19..a863f3f378e 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/pirates.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/pirates.dm
@@ -51,10 +51,13 @@
 				priority_announce("Trying to cheat us? You'll regret this!",sender_override = ship_name)
 	if(!shuttle_spawned)
 		spawn_shuttle()
-
-
+	else
+		priority_announce("Too late to beg for mercy!",sender_override = ship_name)
 
 /datum/round_event/pirates/start()
+	if(threat && !threat.answered)
+		threat.possible_answers = list("Too late")
+		threat.answered = 1
 	if(!paid_off && !shuttle_spawned)
 		spawn_shuttle()