diff --git a/mystic/bbs_core.pas b/mystic/bbs_core.pas
index 973dd30..eea0042 100644
--- a/mystic/bbs_core.pas
+++ b/mystic/bbs_core.pas
@@ -226,6 +226,8 @@ Begin
   {$I+}
 
   If IoResult <> 0 Then Begin
+    FileMode := 66;
+
     {$I-}
     Reset (PromptFile);
     Seek  (PromptFile, N);