Emily jerked a bit hearing the door slam somewhere below, but really startled to hear the fast footsteps approaching.
"Oh shit, not again," she muttered listening hard and slowly stood up. It did not sound the same as on Saturday. At least it wasn't the same creature that had attacked her, but Emily came to realize that she wouldn't have time to run - whoever, whatever was running up seemed to be faster than her, and getting really close.
"Get back, kitty, let's be careful," she backed away closer to the door of the staircase and patted Palug's side protectively.