diff --git a/voice-bridge/config.toml.template b/voice-bridge/config.toml.template
index 9c99b33..679deea 100644
--- a/voice-bridge/config.toml.template
+++ b/voice-bridge/config.toml.template
@@ -32,3 +32,10 @@ channel_id = "1565159372122882071"
 # Shown as a call participant in encrypted calls (it receives the media keys).
 bot_display_name = "Discord Voice Bridge"
 bot_avatar_path = "/opt/lotus-voice/avatar.png"
+
+# Lotus: leave Discord promptly after the last Matrix person leaves
+# (upstream defaults 12 s + 90 s). 8 s still covers Element Call's 2-3 s membership flaps.
+# The bridge logs a "NON-DEFAULT TIMING PROFILE" warning for this; it's expected.
+[timing]
+leave_grace_ms = 8000
+anchor_idle_grace_ms = 10000