diff --git a/npc/cities/payon.txt b/npc/cities/payon.txt
index d87e92e45e..1466949bae 100644
--- a/npc/cities/payon.txt
+++ b/npc/cities/payon.txt
@@ -612,6 +612,7 @@ L_Menu3:
 	mes "[Monster Scholar Vuicokk]";
 	mes "... Eh em... please excuse my emotional outburst... I am very passionate about this work.....";
 	mes "Anyway if you happen to meet other scholars like myself, please treat them kindly.";
+	close;
 L_End:
 	mes "[Monster Scholar Vuicokk]";
 	mes "Have a nice day.";