Kot arrived at the building and swiftly took in the details. Smoke was billowing out from the underground parking garage, firemen were getting the last few people out. The feline antihero saw his opportunity to sneak in and nose around. He moved quickly, launching himself into the building. Thick black smoke hung in the air, making it difficult for him to see. He definitely couldn't scent out anything.
His gaze flashed to where part of the floor caved in, flames jumping out of the gap. Point of origin found. He had a bad feeling, like he wasn't alone. He spotted another hole in the floor, smaller in diameter and lacking the flames. He inspected it with a soft frown on his face, unsure of what could have done something like that.
No sooner had he finished that thought did he receive a strong, sharp blow to his back that sent him tumbling down through the hole. He landed on his feet, barely, but was slightly dazed from the hit. The next hit came down like a ton of bricks, knocking him down and knocking the breath right out of him. His heart was pounding in his chest, perhaps a bit too quickly to be considered a healty scare. A dark shape was standing over him, blending in with the smoke. It didn't look especially human, but it wasn't any overly familiar animal either.
Whatever it was, it leaped back out of the hole. Slowly Kot got to his feet, coughing harshly. His gaze flicked about the place, taking in the large number of empty animal cages and lab tables illuminated by the fire. His heart was still hammering in his chest, accompanied with waves of dizziness as he made his way to the stairs. A harsh cough escaped him every now and then as he made his way out of the building through a back door. He climbed up the fire escape of a nearby building and collapsed on the roof.
