diff --git a/feast.js b/feast.js
index 12070cc..be181c5 100644
--- a/feast.js
+++ b/feast.js
@@ -282,8 +282,8 @@ function struggleHovered(index) {
 }
 
 function startDialog(dialog) {
-  changeMode("dialog");
   currentDialog = dialog;
+  changeMode("dialog");
   update([currentDialog.text]);
   currentDialog.visit();
   updateDisplay();