diff --git a/modular_citadel/code/datums/status_effects/chems.dm b/modular_citadel/code/datums/status_effects/chems.dm
index 7f13e3bf00..2946040115 100644
--- a/modular_citadel/code/datums/status_effects/chems.dm
+++ b/modular_citadel/code/datums/status_effects/chems.dm
@@ -311,7 +311,6 @@
 				else
 					to_chat(owner, "<span class='big nicegreen'><i>You are unable to put up a resistance any longer, and now are under the influence of [master]. However you find that in your intoxicated state you are unable to resort to violence. Equally you are unable to commit suicide, even if ordered to, as you cannot follow [master] in death. </i></span>")
 				to_chat(master, "<span class='notice'><i>Your [(master.client?.prefs.lewdchem?"pet":"follower")] [owner] appears to have fully fallen under your sway.</i></span>")
-				ADD_TRAIT(owner, TRAIT_PACIFISM, "MKUltra") //IMPORTANT
 				log_game("FERMICHEM: MKULTRA: Status on [owner] ckey: [owner.key] has been fully entrhalled (state 3) with a master of [master] ckey: [enthrallID].")
 				SSblackbox.record_feedback("tally", "fermi_chem", 1, "thralls fully enthralled.")
 			else if (resistanceTally > 200)
@@ -377,6 +376,7 @@
 			if(owner.getBrainLoss() >=20)
 				owner.adjustBrainLoss(-0.2)
 			if(withdrawal == TRUE)
+				REMOVE_TRAIT(owner, TRAIT_PACIFISM, "MKUltra")
 				SEND_SIGNAL(M, COMSIG_CLEAR_MOOD_EVENT, "EnthMissing1")
 				SEND_SIGNAL(M, COMSIG_CLEAR_MOOD_EVENT, "EnthMissing2")
 				SEND_SIGNAL(M, COMSIG_CLEAR_MOOD_EVENT, "EnthMissing3")
@@ -390,6 +390,7 @@
 		switch(withdrawalTick)//denial
 			if(5)//To reduce spam
 				to_chat(owner, "<span class='big warning'><b>You are unable to complete [(owner.client?.prefs.lewdchem?"your [enthrallGender]":"[master]")]'s orders without their presence, and any commands and objectives given to you prior are not in effect until you are back with them.</b></span>")
+				ADD_TRAIT(owner, TRAIT_PACIFISM, "MKUltra") //IMPORTANT
 			if(10 to 35)//Gives wiggle room, so you're not SUPER needy
 				if(prob(5))
 					to_chat(owner, "<span class='notice'><i>You're starting to miss [(owner.client?.prefs.lewdchem?"your [enthrallGender]":"[master]")].</i></span>")