diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/aifollow.hpp b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/aifollow.hpp
index e46205b951..051a4a2ce1 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/aifollow.hpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/aifollow.hpp
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ namespace MWMechanics
             MWWorld::Ptr getTarget() const;
             virtual bool sideWithTarget() const { return true; }
             virtual bool followTargetThroughDoors() const { return true; }
+            virtual bool shouldCancelPreviousAi() const { return !mCommanded; }
 
             virtual AiFollow *clone() const;