diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_scriptures/scripture_drivers.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_scriptures/scripture_drivers.dm
index 6d6b1fa9d0..27e19c2c9f 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_scriptures/scripture_drivers.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_scriptures/scripture_drivers.dm
@@ -216,6 +216,9 @@
 	if(is_reebe(invoker.z))
 		to_chat(invoker, "<span class='danger'>You're already at Reebe.</span>")
 		return
+	if(invoker.z == 0)
+		to_chat(invoker, "<span class='danger'>You must be visible to return!</span>")
+		return
 	return TRUE
 
 /datum/clockwork_scripture/abscond/recital()