diff --git a/komrade/backend/operators.py b/komrade/backend/operators.py
index 80afdef..d301b40 100644
--- a/komrade/backend/operators.py
+++ b/komrade/backend/operators.py
@@ -175,6 +175,7 @@ class Operator(Keymaker):
         else: 
             response = msg_obj
         # ???
+        response.encrypt()
         return response