diff --git a/typeclasses/puppets.py b/typeclasses/puppets.py
index e0af89a..3d903a8 100755
--- a/typeclasses/puppets.py
+++ b/typeclasses/puppets.py
@@ -139,8 +139,7 @@ class CmdShrubSay(Command):
     """Erase and write on the shrub's chalkboard.
     """
     key = "say"
-    locks = "cmd:holds()"
-    priority = 5
+    aliases = ["write"]
 
     def func(self):
         here = self.caller.location