diff --git a/packages/frontend/src/pages/messaging/index.vue b/packages/frontend/src/pages/messaging/index.vue
index c918f7dde0..a9403a4c22 100644
--- a/packages/frontend/src/pages/messaging/index.vue
+++ b/packages/frontend/src/pages/messaging/index.vue
@@ -46,8 +46,8 @@ const router = useRouter();
 let tab = $ref('direct');
 
 let fetching = $ref(true);
-let messages = $ref([]);
-let connection = $ref(null);
+let messages;
+let connection;
 
 const directPagination = {
 	endpoint: 'messaging/history' as const,