Your initial reports were of a "Hulk-sized" rat creature that "tried to eat Tony." In the same thread, two girls were discussing heading down into the basement on their own. Action needed to be taken. I'm not trying to lead anyone. But I will take decisive action to prevent children from stumbling into danger.
Upon reading your accounts, my actions were as follows: 1) Inform people of the necessary details; which I've updated as new information becomes available 2) Secure the entrance to the Basement 3) Urge people to get out of there, so the group could decide how to handle this.
We have gotten lucky that Wade seems to be getting along with the creature. But his personality could just as easily have provoked violence. Which would have resulted in either he or the Creature being hurt. What if he was forced to kill it? And doing so meant repercussions for all of us? This was a decision we all should have made together. Ego has nothing to do with it, Mr. Parker.