diff --git a/cogs/chat.py b/cogs/chat.py
index 52de8b7..be769af 100644
--- a/cogs/chat.py
+++ b/cogs/chat.py
@@ -221,10 +221,7 @@ class ChatCog(commands.Cog):
                 except (asyncio.TimeoutError, asyncio.CancelledError):
                     pass
 
-        if is_proactive:
-            await message.channel.send(response)
-        else:
-            await message.reply(response, mention_author=False)
+        await message.reply(response, mention_author=False)
 
         reply_type = "proactive" if is_proactive else "chat"
         logger.info(