diff --git a/module/private_quarters/interact.py b/module/private_quarters/interact.py
index 3415d343b..511e9a4d8 100644
--- a/module/private_quarters/interact.py
+++ b/module/private_quarters/interact.py
@@ -87,7 +87,6 @@ class PQInteract(UI):
                 self.device.drag(p1, p2, segments=2,
                                  shake=(0, 25), point_random=(0, 0, 0, 0),
                                  shake_random=(0, -5, 0, 5))
-                settle_timer.reset()
             else:
                 # Absence of check likely means dialogue is ongoing
                 self._pq_handle_dialogue()