diff --git a/jarvis/cogs/admin/ban.py b/jarvis/cogs/admin/ban.py
index 7b197f5..1de0b3d 100644
--- a/jarvis/cogs/admin/ban.py
+++ b/jarvis/cogs/admin/ban.py
@@ -111,8 +111,8 @@ class BanCog(CacheCog):
     async def _ban(
         self,
         ctx: InteractionContext,
+        reason: str,
         user: User = None,
-        reason: str = None,
         btype: str = "perm",
         duration: int = 4,
     ) -> None:
@@ -131,8 +131,6 @@ class BanCog(CacheCog):
         if len(reason) > 100:
             await ctx.send("Reason must be < 100 characters", hidden=True)
             return
-        if not reason:
-            reason = "Mr. Stark is displeased with your presence. Please leave."
 
         await ctx.defer()