diff --git a/utils.lua b/utils.lua
--- a/utils.lua
+++ b/utils.lua
@@ -459,6 +459,8 @@ function lcutscene(nam, disp, dsc, msg, 
         not_follow = true;
         nam = nam;
         disp = disp;
+        hideinv = true;
+        cutscene = true;
         enter = function(s)
             if (s.state == 1) then
                 x = EngineUtils.getValue(nxt);