diff --git a/komrade/backend/operators.py b/komrade/backend/operators.py
index fba92df..a28a1e7 100644
--- a/komrade/backend/operators.py
+++ b/komrade/backend/operators.py
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ class Operator(Keymaker):
             resp_msg_obj.decrypt()
 
         # route back?
-        return self.route_msg(resp_msg_obj,reencrypt=False)
+        return self.route_msg(resp_msg_obj,reencrypt=False).msg