diff --git a/data/abad.lua b/data/abad.lua
index aa516cc..dbfcff2 100644
--- a/data/abad.lua
+++ b/data/abad.lua
@@ -429,13 +429,8 @@ function abad_state_normal()
     
     abad_make_safe()
 
-    if controller:check("up") then
-        if abad_in_stairs(0,-1) then
-            abad.update=abad_state_stairs
-        else
-            abad.update=abad_state_normal
-            abad.frame=0
-        end
+    if abad_in_stairs(0,-1) and controller:check("up") then
+        abad.update=abad_state_stairs
     elseif controller:check("down") then
         abad_move_down()
     elseif controller:check("right") then