diff --git a/src/data/mystery-encounters/encounters/clowning-around-encounter.ts b/src/data/mystery-encounters/encounters/clowning-around-encounter.ts
index 46f39610ee7..88cf6334fcd 100644
--- a/src/data/mystery-encounters/encounters/clowning-around-encounter.ts
+++ b/src/data/mystery-encounters/encounters/clowning-around-encounter.ts
@@ -468,7 +468,7 @@ function displayYesNoOptions(resolve) {
 }
 
 function handleRepeatedAbility(resolve, pokemon: PlayerPokemon, ability: Abilities) {
-  showEncounterText("Your pokemon already has this ability. Are you sure you want to apply it?");
+  showEncounterText(`${namespace}:option.1.repeated_ability`);
   const fullOptions = [
     {
       label: i18next.t("menu:yes"),
diff --git a/src/data/mystery-encounters/encounters/fiery-fallout-encounter.ts b/src/data/mystery-encounters/encounters/fiery-fallout-encounter.ts
index 0364b98abe2..39b6d1d3f9d 100644
--- a/src/data/mystery-encounters/encounters/fiery-fallout-encounter.ts
+++ b/src/data/mystery-encounters/encounters/fiery-fallout-encounter.ts
@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@ export const FieryFalloutEncounter: MysteryEncounter = MysteryEncounterBuilder.w
           queueEncounterMessage(`${namespace}:option.2.target_burned`);
 
           // Also permanently change the burned Pokemon's ability to Heatproof
-          applyAbilityOverrideToPokemon(chosenPokemon, Abilities.HEATPROOF);
+          applyAbilityOverrideToPokemon(chosenPokemon, Abilities.HEATPROOF, false);
         }
       }