Cassie tried not to laugh as Serix so hesitantly went to pet the dog. He didn't seem too trusting of the creature, ye the dog was so loving and calm with him, even licking his hand and sniffing him. She finally did laugh though when Serix asked if he smelt bad and knew he was questioning why the dog was sniffing him. She had to remind herself that on the ship it was likely that they didn't have any animals at all. This was possibly his first encounter with a domesticated animal and it was adorable to Cassie.

When she finished laughing she shook her head and spoke, "No, Serix. You don't smell bad." She moved to reach over and pet the dog as well as Serix held it, "Animals sniff you to get to know you. Their eyes aren't as good as ours, but their sense of smell is amazing. They used to be used to track and find missing people from miles away. Or to get people out of fires. Or find threats like drugs and bombs. They are really amazing creatures when raised right." Pulling her hand back she looked back to Ray, "So, is Gizmo here the only animal here in the caves?"

Ray shook his head, "Nah. We have three. Gizmo here is mine. Then there's a German Shepherd that belongs to Gunner. Gunner's in his room working on fixing some of our guns so you probably won't meet him until later. And there's Sally's cat--"

"Smoky!" Sally filled in the information excitedly, speaking to Cassie happily, "Ryan got him for me as a birthday present. Said it would teach me to be responsible and plus he can catch any critters that wander down here!" She stood up, hopping excitedly, "I'll go get him!" Then the girl ran off, leaving some of the others around to laugh and chuckle.

"I need whatever's in her coffee." Monty joked, jerking a thumb toward where Sally went.

"We all do." Ray chuckled and then looked to Serix and Cassie again as Ryan came up behind Cassie.

[b]“G’morning, Cass,”[/b] Cassie jumped at hearing his voice, having not expected to hear his voice in her ear when she had still been focused on the dog attacking Serix with licks, [b]“Did you sleep well?”[/b] She looked back at him and shrugged, "To be honest? Not really. But I'll catch up on sleep when I get used to being here I guess." She glanced over to see the expression on Serix's face and gently held his hand giving it a squeeze, "We'll be fine though. A little less sleep won't do much to us."

By now the young girl had come back, carrying a rather large grey cat in her grasp (or maybe it just looked large compared to her small frame) and when she saw her brother, she smiled brightly and quickly went over to him, hugging him, "I brought Smoky for Castiel and Serix to meet!"

Chuckling and smiling fondly at the girl, he ruffled her long hair, "Well, isn't that nice of you. Well you better show them before Gizmo gets rid of their interest in animals."

Nodding quickly she walked over to Cassie and handed her the heavy cat, Cassie laughing, "Wow, a cat. I like him. He's really pretty."

This made Sally beam and she looked to Serix, "Do you like him too?" She asked, looking at him with happy eyes that searched for approval.