diff --git a/subprocess_adapter.py b/subprocess_adapter.py
index 2156d7e..0a04def 100644
--- a/subprocess_adapter.py
+++ b/subprocess_adapter.py
@@ -32,14 +32,17 @@ def subprocess_operator(cls: Operator, polling_interval=.01) -> Operator:
             call_copy_of_method_if_exist(cls, 'execute', self, context)
             return self.invoke(context, None)
         return execute
-    
+
 
     def decorate_invoke(orig_invoke):
         """
         Create pipe and modal timer, start subprocess
         """
         def invoke(self, context, event):
-            self.pipe = Pipe()
+            self.pipe = Pipe() #HACK: do this first so operator-defined invoke can access it
+            # this is needed because the operator is currently responsible for setting up the Process,
+            # and the pipe is needed for the subprocess_function decorator.
+            # TODO: Perhaps this responsibility should be handled here instead (simplifies things but looses some flexibility)
 
             orig_invoke(self, context, event)