She was beginning to understand how the lichen operated. And yet she was impatient. I understand lichen biology now, Metlo. No, Electis, I must leave you here for 50 years. That is only an average amount of time for a lichen.
Some lichens can be hundreds of years old.
But you need to learn patience and strength from these organisms, and so I leave you with them. Metlo answered, Remember that this is in your mind. In your mind, you will have experienced 50 years of life as a lichen. You will awaken in a short while to your kid body. But I need to know now what you want to do.