diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
index 83ef77adf..ba1f5f97b 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
@@ -796,7 +796,7 @@ actors.hero.hero.noticed_smth=You noticed something.
 actors.hero.hero.wait=...
 actors.hero.hero.search=search
 actors.hero.hero.search_distracted=It's hard to concentrate, searching is exhausting.
-actors.hero.hero.key_distracted=You fiddle with the lock but can't quite open it this time.
+actors.hero.hero.key_distracted=You can't quite get the lock open, you'll have to keep trying.
 actors.hero.hero.pain_resist=The pain helps you resist the urge to sleep.
 actors.hero.hero.revive=The ankh explodes with life-giving energy!