By its very nature, a creature composed of light must flow — it must remain in an active state . The farohad cannot " sit around" and wait for instructions . Nor can it remain within the Matrix for more than a nanosecond or two, at most . As a living spirit, it would completely lose its integrity if we tap too much of its elemental power, especially using so many technological systems . At any moment, the creature could dissolve and disappear .