diff --git a/modular_citadel/code/game/objects/cit_screenshake.dm b/modular_citadel/code/game/objects/cit_screenshake.dm
index ddb417e06e..188b8a48f9 100644
--- a/modular_citadel/code/game/objects/cit_screenshake.dm
+++ b/modular_citadel/code/game/objects/cit_screenshake.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 //we vlambeer now
 
 /obj/proc/shake_camera(mob/M, duration, strength=1)//byond's wonky with this shit
+	set waitfor = FALSE
 	if(!M || !M.client || duration <= 0)
 		return
 	var/client/C = M.client