diff --git a/sopel_SpiceBot_Core_Prerun/pipe_split.py b/sopel_SpiceBot_Core_Prerun/pipe_split.py
index 0392d9d..cd0b42f 100644
--- a/sopel_SpiceBot_Core_Prerun/pipe_split.py
+++ b/sopel_SpiceBot_Core_Prerun/pipe_split.py
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ def pipe_split():
             if len(pipes):
                 repipe_trigger_dict = reassemble_pipes(pipes, comrun.say)
                 sb.commands.dispatch(repipe_trigger_dict)
-                return
+                comrun.continuerun = False
 
         return internal_pipe_split
     return actual_decorator