diff --git a/gateway/run.py b/gateway/run.py
index 3d34aaad..12b9adbb 100644
--- a/gateway/run.py
+++ b/gateway/run.py
@@ -157,6 +157,14 @@ class GatewayRunner:
         except Exception as e:
             logger.debug("SQLite session store not available: %s", e)
         
+        # DM pairing store for code-based user authorization
+        from gateway.pairing import PairingStore
+        self.pairing_store = PairingStore()
+        
+        # Event hook system
+        from gateway.hooks import HookRegistry
+        self.hooks = HookRegistry()
+    
     def _flush_memories_before_reset(self, old_entry):
         """Prompt the agent to save memories/skills before an auto-reset.
         
@@ -216,14 +224,6 @@ class GatewayRunner:
             logger.info("Pre-reset save completed for session %s", old_entry.session_id)
         except Exception as e:
             logger.debug("Pre-reset save failed for session %s: %s", old_entry.session_id, e)
-
-        # DM pairing store for code-based user authorization
-        from gateway.pairing import PairingStore
-        self.pairing_store = PairingStore()
-        
-        # Event hook system
-        from gateway.hooks import HookRegistry
-        self.hooks = HookRegistry()
     
     @staticmethod
     def _load_prefill_messages() -> List[Dict[str, Any]]: