"Alright but I think we are safe enough for now at least.  That creature what ever it is has gone on further down the street."  Cylana made her way slowly down the stairs not really sure where the dog she had heard earlier might be hiding.  Stopping at the landing of the stairs trying to adjust her eyes to the din interior of the basement after having been out in the bright early sun light.  "My name is Cylana... is it alright for me to come in?  I... I haven't seen or talked to anyone else in so long."  Her voice was cracking with the emotion of finally finding another living soul.  "The dog I heard... does... does it bite?"