Two years is a long time but honestly that's just how it goes with old records. Seen way worse delays for simpler stuff. Maybe they had to dig through actual paper files in some back room. Not saying it's right, but it's not exactly shocking either.

Actually, contact dermatitis is a skin thing, not nerve damage. Still super serious though.

So what event were you even at?

Always ask for a video call to see the plant moving. A photo can be faked too easy. They should be able to show you the stem and nodes up close in real time. Real variegation won't look painted on. The pattern comes from inside the leaf. If they refuse a quick live video, that's a huge red flag. Stick to sellers with long histories on the platform. Even then, check their past sales for reviews.

Ms. Marvel was my first too, lol.