 Hetrick felt that the move away from TNG gave Vash more independence , and she enjoyed the new relationship between Vash and Quark , calling them " kindred spirits " . She was also pleased to be working with de Lancie again . " I love the way they write for John , and I loved the stuff we got to do together in ' Q @-@ Less ' " , she said . Hetrick underwent ten hours of make @-@ up for the sequence where Q shows Vash what could have happened if he did not save her life following an insect bite in the Gamma Quadrant . The experience left her with a newfound appreciation for not having to wear prosthetics like other members of the cast . 
