[She shakes her head,]

While we are sensitive to the presence of quintessence, it is not biologically necessary for our survival.

[It's a little strange to consider. Quintessence was so deeply ingrained in her species life. It powered their ships, created their food, sustained several planets within their solar system. As essential as the sun yet without it... life continued on.]

I thank you for your concern though. You are a very considerate person, Frederick.