diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/cult_items.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/cult_items.dm
index 24df2001be..20e41828d4 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/cult_items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/cult_items.dm
@@ -667,6 +667,7 @@
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>\The [src] can only transport items!</span>")
 
 /obj/item/flashlight/flare/culttorch/proc/transmit_item(atom/movable/A, mob/user, proximity)
+	set waitfor = FALSE
 	var/list/cultists = list()
 	for(var/datum/mind/M in SSticker.mode.cult)
 		if(M.current && M.current.stat != DEAD)