diff --git a/mqtt_demo/bridge.py b/mqtt_demo/bridge.py
index 8a8d8a9..9666c24 100644
--- a/mqtt_demo/bridge.py
+++ b/mqtt_demo/bridge.py
@@ -386,7 +386,6 @@ def _stop_watcher():
     def _run_session_inner(self, sess):
         for path in self.descriptor.observe_paths:
             sess.subscribe(path)
-            time.sleep(0.05)
 
         # Inline seed so the publish gate opens before the scheduler's
         # first tick. The scheduler's sweep tier will refresh /device/0