diff --git a/summoner/protocol/process.py b/summoner/protocol/process.py
index e15e32b..c432e23 100644
--- a/summoner/protocol/process.py
+++ b/summoner/protocol/process.py
@@ -285,8 +285,11 @@ def activated_nodes(
         that this route “activates” (i.e. should be added to the tape).
         """
         if isinstance(event, Event) and event is not None and not self.is_arrow:
-            # standalone → only the source nodes
-            return self.source
+            if isinstance(event, Action.TEST):
+                return ()
+            else:
+                # standalone → only the source nodes
+                return self.source
 
         # arrow route → pick based on the Action subtype
         if isinstance(event, Action.MOVE):