vanishing act

cassandra dawson | cloaking | twenty-four

[lakegrimstonerpg]

“Hiding what is in pure sight gives me excitement like no other.”

» ABOUT

NAME: Cassandra Dawson  AGE: Twenty Seven POWER: Cloaking OCCUPATION: Up to player TOWN: Grimstone Park

» HISTORY

Coming from the wrong side of the tracks makes everyone look down on you even before they really get to know you. It’s like if after one look at your clothes and the way you handle yourself they know that you’re not worth the time or effort. Cassandra Dawson has dealt with that all of her life. Her clothes were always a season or two behind if she was even that lucky. Her parents tried to give her and her older sister as much as they could but money was always tight so when it came time to get the girls’ clothing it was usually hand-me-downs or stuff from the nearby thrift shop.  As a young girl, Cassie was often bullied for the way she dressed. She hated being poor all she wanted was to be like the other girls in her class that always seemed to have the newest fashions, shoes, and the cutest guys in their arms.

As Cassandra grew older the feeling of wanting to have more than what her parents could give her also grew. She became obsessed with the idea of getting what others had. The desire to possess what she couldn’t drove her to take what she believed she deserved. At the age of thirteen Cassie discovered that she was special, she possessed a superpower, one that could assist her in taking anything she wanted. She began shoplifting, at first it started with small things such as nail polish and lipstick, but once she was able to control her power it escalated to taking clothes and really just anything she could get her hands on. Some things she kept others she sold and that’s how she made money to keep up with the façade of a life that she leads. Of course, she had to be careful to not let her parents find out what she was up to. However, her parents found jewels in her room and they did the only thing that they could think of, they called the police. Cassie was nineteen when she was discovered and taken to Lake Grimstone

What she believes to be her parents’ betrayal is still fresh on her mind. While at first, she hated feeling trapped she came to realize that because no one there knew who she was before arriving in the town this allowed her to pretend to be what she had always wanted to be, one of the girls that get everything they wanted. Being in Lake Grimstone hasn’t changed Cassie at all, she still believes that she’s better than where she came from, still has a desire for things that aren’t hers, and refuses to work for them and instead just takes them not caring who she hurts in the process. She does resent that out of the two towns, the government put her in Grimstone Park, the town that in the outside world would be viewed as the wrong side of the town one. 

» CONNECTIONS

NATALIE ANDERSON - Cassandra dislikes everything about Nat, mostly because the girl is everything Cass has ever wanted and still wants to be. 

CHARLES PHILLIPS III - Why she told Charles about her life is still a mystery to Cassie but she did. She told him the whole ugly truth and for the first time, she was glad that she had because Charles doesn’t judge her.

LANDON MILLER - Landon is someone that like her, has a not so great past. She can see that he is hiding something, but because she doesn’t want her own past to be known she doesn’t push too much to know more about him. 

Cassandra Dawson is a CLOSED character and is portrayed by Chloe Bridges.

[cassiedaws]

It wasn’t often that Cass would actively work out on her own, but there was something in the air that woke her up early and gave her an urge to run. It was some bullshit. About half way through her run, she realized how stupid it was, but she pushed through anyway. 

Winding down, she was coming down the hill of the mountain trails, her face glistening with sweat. Finding someone else doing what she assumed was the same thing, she called out, “Hey, you up for post-workout coffee?” Call it a new year’s resolution or some other bullshit, but Cass had made it a point to at least try and make new friends in addition to growing the friendships she had. We’ll see how long it lasts. 

[cassiedaws]

kristenxparrish‌:

Kristen had just returned to the town by the skin of her teeth. It frustrated her that she had a time restriction on how long she could stay out of the town, and the fact that she couldn’t use her power on the outside. She may be able to get to the movie sets much quicker if she was allowed to. But, she supposed that she should be appreciative that she could leave Grimstone Park at all. Even if she was only allotted thirty-two hours a month. 

She waited for the guard to unlock her negation bracelet before she shook out her wrist and began walking towards the town. There weren’t many places for her to choose to spend her time. It was mostly just clubs and bars. But Kristen didn’t mind. She moved towards one of the scooter stations, payed, and grabbed one of the scooters. She held on tight as she zoomed through the seemingly dead town, towards the hangout. 

As she pulled up to the assortment of shipping containers that were stacked on top of one another to create its own attractive aesthetic, she stopped the scooter and got off. “Please don’t tell me that we don’t have alcohol and I should have stopped by the store on the way here.” Kristen groaned at the person nearest her as she walked towards one of the coolers. 

Cassie wasn’t all that upset at her current situation. Sure, she desired freedom, but realistically, she knew better than that. At least at Park she could leave if she wanted, with some stipulations of course, but she had plenty of things to enjoy life here in the mean time. 

Lounging in one of the cushy chairs, Cass sipped her drink and watched as Kristen came in wondering aloud about alcohol. “Fresh restock, actually.” Cass answered with a smile. “Well, restock of White Claws, but I’m not picky when it comes to alcohol. I’ll take what I can get.” 

[fionadrake]

Honesty Hour! Ask my character anything and they have to answer with 100% honesty, and they can’t refuse to answer!

[greenman-lucas]

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[cassiedaws]

greenman-lucas‌:

“Just twice?” Lucas teased, lifting to poke his finger at Cassandra’s cheek playfully. Of course, Greenman was joking, he wasn’t at all sure how he’d successfully remove the bracelet but he figured she knew that. The constant back and forth between them always put Luc in a state of tranquillity - he enjoyed Cass’ banterful ruses and throwing them right back at her was normal by this point. If he had the ability to remove the negation bracelet, he would. You’d put her through some hell first though. “But I don’t care that much, don’t get ahead of yourself, dear Cassie,” he jibed at her teasing. He wasn’t one to outright admit that he cared an awful lot, he tended to show it with his actions; the teasing was his way to show that to Cass.  Greenman was trying not to let the clear sign of his unease spill across his face when she informed him of her plan to come back and rescue him. There was a slight bitterness about how she’d attempted without his ivolvement - but it was done now and Cass was safe, that’s all he could ask for. Lucas didn’t even think the jab he had on the tip of tongue was anything but bitter - so he for once, kept it to himself. The subject of making Kaden’s life some living hell was enough to bring the quirk in the corner of his lip.  “It’s ride or die, you know that,” he nudged her as though she should know better than to ever doubt him backing out of trouble with her. Luc rolled back on two legs of his chair and lazily rested his arm over the back of it. Greenman smirked, seeing that by her wicked grin, her intentions were plummeting in the world of dark things. “Fears? Huh, that’s one way to do it, trying to terrify the man to death are we?” 

“I said at least twice, Lucas, which implies that there is a likely possibility that I’ll thank you more than twice. That’s how grateful I’d be.” She finished with a point to his person. Cass wasn’t one to outrightly show emotions like this, so the fact that she was being somewhat open with Lucas was a big step in her mind. Glad they’d moved on from the ‘touchy-feely’ talk, Cass smiled at what she could do to Kaden as payback.

Rolling her eyes playfully, she nudged him back. “I know, it doesn’t hurt to double check every once and a while.” Cass hummed softly, thinking of an answer. “I don’t think either of us would get away with killing him, but scaring him is good enough. Not just like a one and done scare either, but I’m talking like fear for his life scared.”

[fantasysystem]

[cassiedaws]

harleyhidalgo‌:

“Ah, yeah I hear Kaden is quite good at catching people that step outta line.” Harley shrugged, smiling softly at the female. “Maybe, but why would you want to end up out there with the superflu?” He questioned, brows furrowed in slight confusion.

Rolling her eyes and nodding she sighed. “He is. Oddly good, really. We were cloaked and he still caught us. Asshole.” She spoke louder than normal. Shrugging, she offered her answer. “I don’t know. Part of us considered the conspiracy that it might be a hoax. Also, we figured we’d have better success getting away. Who wants to chase us into a pandemic?”

[greenman-lucas]

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[cassiedaws]

greenman-lucas‌:

Shaking his head, Lucas didn’t think Brianna would judge too hard on the actions of Cassie - not if Luc broached it to her. He knew it was worth an ask, either way, she might know something since they’d last spoken; since he’d last lost control. “Bri isn’t like that.” he murmured, attempting to reassure Cass not to be so hard on herself. Smiling when she wagged her finger at him, he smirked: “If I find a way to get that bracelet off you, I better get another.”  Running a hand through his hair, Luc’s lips couldn’t stop making a smile. “Hey,” he half defended, seeing her mockery for his caring. “I can stop caring if you want?” he pointed out, trying not to admit that he was worried for Cassie and despite it being a failed attempt - her state of mind to try tackling such a thing with Kristen. Breathing a small laugh at her logic, he couldn’t help but jibe: “You mean you wouldn’t be living it up in the Bahamas?”  Lucas shouldn’t have been surprised for his friend’s idea to wreak revenge for the bracelet and he was glad she was asking for help than attempting to try it solo - powerless or not, and get herself into some further trouble. Feigning insulted, Greenman held a hand to his chest and overplayed the dramatics: “The extent of my power? Cassandra, you know better than to ask that.” he nudged her playfully. “If you want me to screw around with him, Cassie, that’s piss, sure.” he shrugged, replacing his foot on the library table again lazily. 

“Fair. If you get this bracelet off, I’ll sincerely thank you, at least twice.” Cass returned with a cheesy grin. Holding her hands up in mock surrender, she shook her head. “No, please, care all you want. Someone has to.” Her tone was light and teasing, but she really did relish the fact that Lucas cared enough about her to make sure she was okay. She didn’t have many people like that in her life. Laughing at his comment, she shook her head again, “No. I’d be back to save you like the princess you are. I’d be your knight in shining armor.” She taunted. 

Rolling her eyes at his comment, she couldn’t help but smile. “Good. I don’t have a solid idea of what I want to do yet, but as long as I know you’re on board, we can make his life hell. In prison life, what other joy is there than fucking with the warden?” She questioned again with a sinister smile, her mind racing at all the different things she could do to Kaden. “I’ll see if Kris will tell me his biggest fear and we’ll go from there.”

[cassiedaws]

harleyhidalgo‌:

“I’m immortal, I don’t want to be. Yes, it could be great, yes I could do so much. I don’t want to.” Harley spoke, clearly sick of explaining why he didn’t want his power, and justifying his need to get rid of it over the positives of keeping it. “I mean… Did you use your power when taking a run at the border? And if so, how come you got caught?”

Cassie held her hands up in mock surrender. “Easy. I’m not going to pester you with a million questions. It’s your power, you can do with it what you want. I don’t give a rats ass. Sighing at his follow up question, Cass nodded. “I did. Like I said, it cloaks me. I can still run into shit. Kaden heard sticks and leaves and all the bullshit and caught us from there. Honestly, with some more planning, we might have been successful, but it was a spur of the moment decision.” 

[greenman-lucas]

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[cassiedaws]

greenman-lucas‌:

It was an odd band, the bracelet, it was so ordinary that it was sort of infuriating to know that it was invulnerable to even those with enhanced abilities. Lucas did wonder what else they were capable of if something as easy as a dampener could be used as a punishment. He wasn’t relishing so much in his friend’s defeat, not like he normally would be. “I could see if Bri knows anything,” he offered up with a shrug, knowing that she’d help if she could - if he asked, she might look into it. 

Smiling, Lucas took a moment to appreciate that they were going three minutes without throwing a jibe at one another and to hear her be genuine, his smile became a grin. She cut in before he went to make the joke about it. “I could get so used to you saying that - in all manner of ways.” he jabbed playfully with a wink. He wasn’t so enthused about hearing how she acquired the negation bracelet. “Fuck, Cassie.” he muttered, twisting on the chair to look at her. He couldn’t help but feel pained that if she had been successful, she’d be out there and he wouldn’t have even known. 

He didn’t take himself for sentimental, but he did - despite his asshole nature, care, a lot. “I’m glad you’re alright.” he continued, frowning again when his eyes met with the silver metal on her wrist with some agitation. He wasn’t sure the crime warranted the punishment, she didn’t say anyone was hurt. Other than Kristen, who she hadn’t expressed any further concern for. Lucas didn’t ask - he didn’t know her well enough. 

“Why’d you go and do something like that without me? I could have done better than both of you if you’d have talked to me.” he tried not to make it sound like he was scorning - or opening up the opportunity to argue. But he was convinced he could have done a lot better than running at the border. Cass’ shift in intention jarred him and he leaned back, lifting a brow. It took him a moment to recompose and laugh, his hand coming up to drag down his face as if he couldn’t quite believe it. Maybe you’ll get a matching bracelet from him? or you’ll do him some real damage until he takes it off? 

“You of all people know I don’t need to test it - what do you have in mind, Cassie?” he asked with a small laugh, hoping that she wasn’t asking for anything serious, like exploiting Kaden’s mind to test his mind illusions. He didn’t want to hurt anyone beyond repair. Greenman could just as well drive Kaden to insanity with the visuals - if he was determined enough, he was certain that he could do Cass her vengeance with minimal consequences. Have you met Cassandra? You and her together don’t do minimal.  

She shrugged at his offering, figured it might not hurt. “You can try, she’ll probably think I deserved it.” Cass didn’t know much about the other woman, but she assumed anyone from the government was going to be on Kaden’s side. Rolling her eyes, she pointed at him playfully. “I said don’t get used to it. Unless you save my life, you won’t get it again.” 

Of course Lucas would be the slightest bit upset, she hadn’t invited him. She was about to respond when he made his next comment, genuinely concerned about her. Definitely caught off guard, she leaned back slightly, smiling. “Oh? Was that something genuine from you? Damn, this whole situation is really fucking both of us over, isn’t it?”

Sighing again, she had to fully confess. “It wasn’t exactly a thought out plan. We were bitching about it and thought no one would chase us if we left. If it worked, then we would have come back to pull whoever we wanted out. You act like I wouldn’t have come back for you.” She finished with a laugh. 

Shaking her head, she leaned toward him, her voice kept low. “I don’t know yet. I just thought of the whole revenge arc. But, you can do a lot of things to fuck with him, can’t you? What’s the extent of your power?”

[cassiedaws]

harleyhidalgo‌:

“I do want it, and thanks for the tip.” Harley smirked, looking over the female with a grin. “What is your power when that thing isn’t negating it?” He asked curiously, wondering if it was an active or a passive power. His own was passive, and he hated that he couldn’t just turn it off when he wanted.

Cassandra furrowed her brows, she still couldn’t figure out why he wanted the negation bracelet so badly. Sighing, she decided to answer his question anyway. What did she have to lose? “Cloaking.” She said with a nod. “Like invisibility, but I can still run into shit and shit can still run into me.” Taking this as her opportunity to ask the same question, she leaned forward slightly. “What about you? What are you so desperate to turn off?”

[greenman-lucas]

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[cassiedaws]

greenman-lucas‌:

Lucas was laughing, he shouldn’t have been so flippant with it given that it was Cassie he was next to. But he couldn’t help it, the fuck off was what tipped him over the edge. He was aware that she was likely to throttle him when she had the opportunity. 

Greenman wondered if he could redeem himself for finding it so amusing by at least acting a little concerned with the whole ordeal. He curiously eyed the women’s wrist, fingers sliding the silver band around to look for any kind of breakable clasp; nothing obvious stuck out. “I mean, I guess if they issued out bands that were breakable, it would defeat the point.” he murmured aloud, getting a closer look now she’d offered her hand. “Someone must have an ability that can sever technology; or some abnormal strength to snap the damn thing.”

They weren’t suggestions are much as they were out loud thoughts. Ones he doubted Cass would be appreciative of; he didn’t know anyone with a power that might be helpful, that didn’t mean she didn’t. As much as Lucas enjoyed winding the women up, he didn’t enjoy seeing her so miserably defeated by something trivial like a negation bracelet. Gently, he released her arm from his grip; aware he couldn’t force it off himself.

“Well, I could always be your crutch Cass,” Lucas joked, nudging her arm playfully whilst keeping that formidable grin on his face. “you want to disappear, I can give that illusion.” shrugging, he’d meant for it to be a comfort, but he wasn’t sure if she’d take it lightly knowing he could use his ability when she couldn’t. It didn’t ease him away from the curiosity to know what she’d done to earn herself one to begin with. “C’mon Cassie, what the hell were you up to for solitary to even be an option?” and why wasn’t I invited? 

Cass let out a defeated sigh as Lucas started to look at the bracelet closely. “You’d think. I haven’t found anyone that can yet though.” Once he released her arm, she pulled it back toward herself, messing with the bracelet once more. He nudged her arm and she looked up at him, eyes filled with dejection. Offering a sad smile, she was genuine in her answer. “Thanks, Luc.” Immediately followed by, “Don’t you dare get used to me saying that. That’s a one time thing.” 

Sighing again, she knew she’d have to tell him what she did eventually. “I ran at the border. Well, Kris and I did. We thought that our powers combined would make us undetectable. Stupid, really. Of fucking course, it was Kaden who caught us, tased Kristen and cuffed me and dragged us to one of the government buildings and slapped these on.” Letting out a frustrated grunt, she turned to him, a new spark in her eye. “How would you feel about putting your power to the test, huh? Want to help me make his life hell?”  

[cassiedaws]

harleyhidalgo‌:

“Oh wow. You tried to escape together then?” Harley could understand trying before, but now with the superflu? It didn’t seem smart… But still, he wouldn’t actually be trying to escape, he just wanted one of those bracelets. “Thanks for the tip. Shame we can’t just transfer your bracelet.” He’d much rather do that with Cass than Kristen. In his mind, Kristen deserved that and more. 

Cassandra nodded as he started to put two and two together. An unamused laugh came from her throat at his next comment. “It is a shame. I’d be happy to give you this if for some bizarre reason you actually really wanted it.” She hated it. She felt empty, that spark of her power was gone, she had nothing. “But, yeah. Running the border seems like the fastest way to get one.” 

[cassiedaws]

kadenxparrish‌:

Kaden rolled his eyes at the woman. He was glad that she didn’t have Wentworth’s power. If she did, this would have been a lot harder for him. Kaden reached down where he knew the handcuff was and grabbed it, yanking at the other end which was connected to her wrist. 

He let his fingers move towards her wrist, even though he could no longer see her. He brought the bracelet near her wrist and quickly snapped it shut around her. It automatically negated her power and Kaden let out a relieved sigh. “You’re too stubborn for your own good.” He muttered as he unlocked the handcuffs from the bench and her wrist. 

Cassandra pulled against Kaden as best she could, but it was futile. He snapped the bracelet around her wrist and Cass’ power immediately shut off, flashing her back into view. “You fucking dick!” She screamed, as soon as he unlocked her from the handcuffs, she was standing, moving away from him and trying to pry the bracelet off. “Too stubborn? Sorry I’m being held here against my will. I’m no threat to anyone on the outside, and this,” she held up her wrist, “Is more fuel to the fucking fire. ‘It’s not a prison’, yeah, okay, bullshit.” Her lips were pulled back into a snarl, shaking her head. “You took the one thing that made me unique.” She could feel tears welling in her eyes, but she wouldn’t let them fall. “Fuck you, Kaden. Fuck you and fuck this entire piece of shit town.” 

[greenman-lucas]

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[cassiedaws]

greenman-lucas‌:

Lucas leaned back on two legs of his chair so he could adjust his slouched position; he was more than comfortable and the only thing to throw him off was Cass’ hostility. It took him a little by surprise and he twisted back to face her, one arm wrapped around the corner of the chair to keep his balance. 

“Oh -” he immediately stopped himself, eyes noting the spoon she was stabbing her bracelet with. That was new. It took him a moment to recognise what the deal with it was and without being able to stop himself, he laughed. If he was concerned for her attitude before; it was gone now and replaced with amusement at the inhibitor that wrapped around her wrist firmly. 

“What the fuck have you been up to, Cassie?” he inquired with a lifted brow, knowing that to earn a negation bracelet, she likely had to have done something that was on the scale of restricted. But he knew it wasn’t like her to actually get caught and flagged for it. This had to have been different. That sliver of concern washed over him again at the prospect that she’d got herself in some real trouble. It didn’t make him feel any better about how the news of the flu was affecting people.

Slowly, he reached out to grab her hands, halting her from vigorously attacking at it and potentially hurting herself in the process. He slipped the spoon from her grip and lifted her arm up so he could see the issued bracelet. Greenman was never not going to laugh at how she was acting - he knew why she’d been hiding behind the book fort now; Cassie was powerless. Would it be an asshole move to play around with yours in front of her? 

“Guess Hide and Seek is out of the question then,” he muttered, carrying on the joke which only seemed more hilarious now he’d learnt of her agitation. It made him feel a lot better knowing her attitude wasn’t all him. So, he made sure to add one of his quips: “I should be pissed at you for getting in trouble without me.” Though, he’d likely have put up more of a fight than Cass may have done and that probably wouldn’t have ended as tame as just a bracelet. 

Had Cass not been so focused on trying to pry the bracelet off of her wrist, she would have thrown the spoon at him as soon as he started laughing. Rolling her eyes, under her breath, she offered a “Oh, fuck off.” She was relentless in her efforts, trying any angle she could see to at least put a dent in the stupid thing, so far, nothing. 

As soon as his hands touched her skin, she gasped softly, not expecting it in the slightest and really, not paying attention until he did. She watched as he set the spoon down, slightly out of her reach and started examining the bracelet himself. Slumping dejectedly, she offered her arm more readily for him to look at. “I have tried everything since he slapped it on me, and it’s not budging.”

Again, he brought up hide and seek, causing her to glare at him while answering. “Hide and Seek, also a little tag, is what got me into this mess. So, yes, it is out of the question.” His light tone only fed into her anger. Not at him, but at this stupid town. “Trust me, you don’t want this. I thought they’d just throw me in solitary for a few days, maybe a week. Not this bullshit.” 

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harleyhidalgo‌:

“So, I’ve finally seen someone with those infamous negation bracelets. Wonder what it takes to get one of those, hm?” Though, saying that it was Kristen wearing one. He wouldn’t be surprised if she had tried to seriously injure someone, or worse… All he knew is that he wanted one. He wanted to know, once and for all, if he could die. If he died with the bracelet on, and then someone took it off, would he come back again? Or would he stay dead? Deep down he knew the answer… His power would kick in as soon as it was off, but was it not worth a try? 

Cassandra immediately looked down at her own bracelet at the mention of seeing someone with one, almost instantly scoffing. “Well, now you’ve seen two.” It was so fucking stupid of her to did what she did, and honestly, she would easily take solitary over this stupid thing. “You want one?” She asked with the lift of her brows, “Try taking a run at the border, that’ll get you one real quick.”

[cassiedaws]

it was dumb to try to escape