diff --git a/bot/LionModule.py b/bot/LionModule.py
index 9c2a4671..c22a2ab6 100644
--- a/bot/LionModule.py
+++ b/bot/LionModule.py
@@ -105,6 +105,9 @@ class LionModule(Module):
                 await ctx.reply("I need permission to send embeds in this channel before I can run any commands!")
                 raise SafeCancellation(details='I cannot send embeds in this channel.')
 
+        # Ensure Lion exists
+        ctx.alion
+
         # Start typing
         await ctx.ch.trigger_typing()