diff --git a/redbot/core/core_commands.py b/redbot/core/core_commands.py
index b2e9a76c0..59883f17d 100644
--- a/redbot/core/core_commands.py
+++ b/redbot/core/core_commands.py
@@ -1469,6 +1469,8 @@ class Core(commands.commands._RuleDropper, commands.Cog, CoreLogic):
                         "Either you blocked me or you disabled DMs in this server."
                     )
                     return
+            if not public:
+                await ctx.tick()
         else:
             await ctx.send(_("No exception has occurred yet."))