Spock climbed as slowly as he could, but still found himself in the healer's antechamber much too quickly. The room was heavily perfumed with incense - a smell Spock was certain would induce instant nausea in the future. Besides the stairs, a single doorway led from the room. Spock tried to move forward, and found he was full-on shaking. His heart hammered in his side as his body screamed at him to run away and keep the bond - a bond meant safety, family, mate, life.