āMy name? Well, I don't know exactly what my parents wanted it to be, but I am not going to complain. I was named after an Archangel, from what my father told me, and I consider it an honor to be as such.ā
Halou - Today
Gabrielle Alpin - Human
āWe are born into a world not knowing of what it contains. All you can do is stare it in the face and take whatever life throws at you one step at a time. Even if the world is dark, there is always some light that shines against it. Not all is always what it seems.ā
āNicknameā
Cass: Like her father, she sports the nickname, though it's pronounced more like kaws. Siel: A play on the last part of her name, usually only one person calls her this: her mother. Cassie: There are only a handful of people allowed to call her this, and that usually only extends to her family.
āAgeā
17; Born a few months after Kirito
āGenderā
Female
āRaceā
Nephilim
āRole:ā
2nd Witness | Daughter of Caspar Falls and Tsukiyo Fuhen | Cousin to Kirito Fuhen
āFace Claim:ā
Yuuko Kanoe | Tasogare Otome no Amnesia
āI've been told that I could pass for my aunt's daughter, though I don't really see the resembalance. I think I look like my mother most of all, though even she seems to agree I look nothing like her. Well, they do say never judge a book by its cover!ā
āHair Colorā
Eggplant Purple
āEye Colorā
Alizarin Crimson
āSkin Toneā
Ivory
āHeightā
5'7
āWeightā
130
āPhysical Descriptionā
Cassiel looks like neither parent, something that is often pointed out to her on a daily basis, especially if she is out with Kirito. She inherited nothing of her mother's umber brown locks, nor her father's crimson sheened hair. Her hair, appearing a deep black, is reminiscent of an egg plant in color. There are deep hues of purple coursing through her hair, giving it a rather midnight sheen to it. The dark color often highlights the quality and color of her eyes, causing them to compliment each other in a way that is innocent yet, seductive. If one were to peer closely, under direct sunlight, you might be able to see strands of crimson flowing through her hair, giving it the impression of being almost illuminated. Her hair is fairly long, almost as long as her father's, falling down so that they graze the middle of her thighs. She doesn't usually fix it in any particular way, preferring to leave it down, or occasionally in a loose half tail. Her bangs are cut in a fashion similar to her aunt. They hover just above her eyes with a few longer strands falling on the sides of her cheeks. They are usually cut in a choppy manner so that they do not interfere with her sight. It is this trait alone that has often been speculated that she could be Kazehana's daughter.
Her eyes are perhaps the closest thing she inherited from her mother. While not appearing the dark, carmine brown, her eyes are somewhat brighter, perhaps the combination of her father's honeyed ones mixing in with her mother's. Some have described it as an Alizarin color, a mixture of red and purple, while others have stated they are reminiscent colors of the sunset. Her eyes are large, expressive, and always convey what she feels. She doesn't hide behind them, and if anything, can often lead to her disadvantage. There is a sort of innocence about her eyes with a hint of something wise and knowing. It could be a trait of her father, or perhaps more of her mother. She thinks nothing more of it really. They are accented by thick, long lashes that almost brush the tips of her cheekbones, giving a lumiescent glow and highlighting the colors of her eyes. The exert a certain kind of warmth to them that most people cannot help but be drawn to them.
Her skin tone is a mixture of her mothers and her fathers. While not as pale as Tsukiyo, and not quite as tan as Caspar, there is a mixed balance that creates something of a milky tone with hints of peach coursing through. Hues of light pink dust her cheeks, giving her some color to her face, which is otherwise unblemished. Perhaps ivory to a soft sand color would best describe her complexion. Unlike her mother, Cassiel possesses a body that she is constantly trying to hide. It is rather curved, full, and a bit on the annoying side. Like her aunt, their is air of attractiveness about her that she is a bit ashamed of. Mainly because it draws negative attention that she doesn't need, and if it were not for Kirito, well we'll just leave it at that. Her height tends to accentuate some of these features as she stands taller than her mother by three inches.
āI want what my parents have. I think that might be a little too far-fetched, but to have something close to it. I want that warmth, that acceptance that it doesn't matter what you are so long as you are loved for who you are.ā
āPotential Interestā
None at the current moment: Cassiel is immune to the notions of love. Not because she doesn't believe in it, but simply because she doesn't really seek it out. She isn't like her mother, who only sought to fill her life with books before meeting her father, but being what she is, she is hesitant to allow herself to fall in love with someone. Nephilim live a long time and if she were to fall in love with a human, she would die of a heartache if that person ever left her. For Cassiel, it's a one time thing. She wants only one person for the rest of her life, something like her parents actually.
āSkillsā
- ā
Cooking || One doesn't simply grow up the daughter of a great chief without picking up a few things from said chief. Because her mother hardly (if ever) cooked, most of the cooking was up to Caspar, whom Cassiel took often to helping. As a result, she has learned most of his recipe's and can replicate them almost exactly as they are. She actually wants to become a chief, however; being what she is, it has become more of a past time than anything and hasn't really thought upon that in awhile.
ā Songstress || Something about Cassiel's voice tends to be soothing, calming to the point that one temporarily forgets why they were mad or angry in the first place. This skill comes in quite handy, especially in regards to her cousin Kirito. She used to sing for him as a child, when Alamgir first appeared, to calm him down and help him accept who he was. Though Kirito has better control over Alamgir, there is a certain song Cassiel will still sing to Kirito to remind him that he is still Kirito.
ā Martial Arts || One does not grow up around Aunt Kazehana without picking up a few fighting lessons not only as a means to protect herself, but also to be strong enough to do so. She is a natural in the Wing-Chun style of martial arts, having decided to study that form. She is proficient and capable of holding her own and will only fight with someone if she has no alternative choice. She would rather avoid fighting altogether, however; she knows that it is impossible due to the demons and err's in the world.
āAbilitiesā
- ā Healing || Having Caspar as a father, and Tsukiyo as a mother, and being a watcher, Cassiel has inherited both of her parents ability to heal. Her ability, coupled with the fact that she is Caspar's daughter, is far superior than her mother's was. She can mend deep wounds without it taking a huge toll on her as it once did to her mother and she is able to mend broken bones, however; that does take a large amount of energy to do.
ā Pyrokinesis || A nifty little trick inherited from her father. She inherited his ability to create and control fire at her whim. Though she doesn't display it, at all, she is in control of it and can produce small balls of warmth in the palm of her hand. She practices from time to time to keep up her control, and even uses it to keep herself warm during the winter time. She hasn't told her parents about this ability, however; she is fairly certain that they know regardless.
ā Shield || A very peculiar ability that neither parent knows where it stemmed from. This particular ability acts as a barrier of sorts, preventing demons from possessing her, no matter the rank. It is an ability that has been kept on a whisper between the two families. After all, it was discovered when she was training with her Uncle, Asmodeus. He had tried a possession technique, however; it failed.
āScars are nothing to be ashamed of. They tell a story that can only be told silently. Whether you accept those scars, accept that person for everything they are, perhaps not all will be lost. And do not tell me you have no scars. We all have them.ā
āOther:ā
- She calls her grandfather "Popo Haya". No one knows exactly where she got the name from, but she's called him that instead of Grandpa. Some of the clinic patients find it funny, which confuses Cassiel a bit, but she shrugs it off. It may be due to the fact that it sounds like she is saying "Papaya", but other than that, she doesn't see what is funny about it. It's her endearment term for her grandfather, so that is what she is sticking with.
- She tends to have nicknames for all of her extended family except her parents who are just "Mom and Dad". For Asmodeus, she calls him Uncle "Dei-Dei" pronounced like Day-Day. She finds it easier that way. For Kazehana, she calls her Aunt "Nana". The last person she addresses is Kirito. She tends to call him either Riri or Kiki. Mainly it's just Kiki though. It is usually used as a term of affection.
āHabitsā
- ā Lip-Biting || This is something that Cassiel does on a daily basis. It is a subconscious thing that she does, however; she doesn't do it to the point where she'll puncture the skin. It's more of a way for her to collect her thoughts and calm her nerves, especially if she has a lot on her mind. She also does this when she is nervous about something or cannot focus on one thing or another. She is gaining control on this and hopes to kick this habit soon as it irritates her at times.
ā Reading || One doesn't grow up with two book nerds without picking up their habits. Cassiel enjoys reading just as much as her mother does, however; it isn't always the usual tome or spell book. She enjoys reading other works of fiction such as works from J.R.R. Tolkien down to poetry written by Edgar Alan Poe. She enjoys spending her free time reading to the children of the clinic where her mother used to work and where her Popo Haya works.
ā Humming || Cassiel likes to hum. It's something she picked up as a child when her parents were gone and she was left to silence. Since silence can be a bit overwhelming for her, she started humming as a means to keep herself calm and unafraid. At times, she'll start humming at the most random moments, which is slightly comical as she could be in conversation with someone and just start to hum a tune.
āLikesā
- į¦ Snow || Having an internal heater is something Cassiel is grateful for during the New York winters. She is able to keep herself warm without having to wear too much clothing, and she enjoys being able to play out in the snow. She enjoys watching the snow fall in little flurries. Something about it almost seems captivating to her and she is always trying to catch them on her tongue, however; they always melt right before they can due to her warmth.
į¦ Lemonade || It is perhaps one of her favorite beverages of all. She doesn't like lemonade made by manufacturer's simply because they come out too sweet. Not that she doesn't like sweets (her dad makes the best cookies), but when it comes to lemonade, she wants that bitter taste that lingers in the back of her throat and causes her face to pull. She makes her own lemonade because most of the drinks she's had always come out too sweet.
į¦ Rain || From the small drizzle to the raging roar's of a hurricane, Cassiel loves rain. The sound it makes when it taps against the rooftops, the way people run for shelter when it pours, down to the way it caresses her skin, she enjoys it. The calming sensation it brings to her is a welcomed bliss and at times she'll run outside just to enjoy a rainshower. She would be the crazy person standing out in the middle of a down-pour being drenched with a smile on her face.
āDislikesā
- ā Fish || She doesn't like fish. At all. Something about the way they float and gap open their mouths creeps her out immensely. She also refuses to eat it, even if it were the last dish on earth, she will refuse it. She doesn't like the taste, nor the smell of it and once again, it has something to do with the eyes. Even if a fish is turned into sashimi, she will not touch it. It might have to do something about a gold fish when she was a child...who knows.
ā Coffee || Something she picked up from her mother actually. Cassiel doesn't like the taste of coffee and will literally gag on it if she were to consume it. Not even all the sugar and sweetner can cause her to drink it. She does love the smell, though it's usually the smell of the freshly ground beans, not the actually drink itself. The smell is a bit too strong in her opinion and she'll stay away from coffee shops in the process.
ā Doubt || She doesn't like it when people start doubting themselves. It bothers her to no end and she will try everything in her power to make them feel better. Doubt only brings people down and keeps them from reaching their true potential, and Cassiel wants others to see that they can do whatever it is they set their minds to. Because of this, she tends to believe that the worst in people is merely their doubt and she wants to bring out their light; their potential.
āStrengthsā
- ā¦ Friendship || It's kind of hard not to be Cassiel's friend. She produces a natural warmth (that isn't from her pyrokinetic talent) that seems to draw people to and near her. She takes the time out of her day to just sit and listen to whatever it is someone has to say, whether it's negative, positive, or just something they want to get off of their chest. She doesn't judge them, and only gives her opinion when asked for it.
ā¦ Watcher || Being a watcher is one thing. Being the daughter of a watcher and a fallen angel who were among the ones to help save the world is another. Both of her parents taught her to control and manifest her powers from a young age, something she embraced wholeheartedly. Since doing so, she has a great amount of control over her abilities and continues to practice them almost everyday.
ā¦ Kind-Hearted || Do not let this fool you, although it is a strength, it can also be considered a weakness. Kind to a fault, Cassiel accepts anyone and everyone as they are. She has no desire to change who a person is and believes that if they want to change, it should be their decision. No matter who a person is or may have been, she accepts them fully and understands that not everyone is perfect. Though that may be, she does try to help people see their potential and perhaps at least start them on a path to change should they desire to.
āWeaknessesā
- āÆ Acceptance || Cassiel, despite knowing a lot of the world, tends to accept people no matter who they are. And that can be a bit dangerous. She believes that there is good in everyone and every thing, causing her to place her trust in those who would otherwise take advantage of it. She tries her hardest to make others see that not all is evil, and that, no matter how hard things seem to be, there is always a brightness that shines through.
āÆ Kirito || Her cousin is her major weakness. She loves him (platonically) so much that it hurts her to see him constantly struggling with his (literal) inner demon. She wants nothing more in the world than to help him accept what he is. Because of this desire, she can always be seen at his side when they are together, and should someone ever try using him as a bargaining chip, she would, without hesitation, give herself over willingly. He has suffered enough and she doesn't want him to be so any longer.
āÆ No || Sometimes, Cassiel just can't say no. She cannot help it, especially if it's her friends or family asking her to do something she'd rather not. Because of this, it has caused a bit of worry for her parents. She has tried to resolve this problem and is trying to learn how to say no, but she'll feel bad in the end and just give in and say yes. This can be a bit of a problem and Cassiel truly is trying to correct this weakness of hers before it lands her in hot water.
āI do not believe that all that is dark is evil. I will show the world that, no matter how dire things seem to be, as long as we believe we can over come it. We shall prevail and shine a light through the dark.ā
āPersonalityā
Cassiel was raised in a loving home. As such, she turned out to be much like her father and mother. Kind to a fault, Cassiel is accepting of anyone and everyone, something that causes her mother (an introvert by nature) to worry about her. Cassiel knows the dangers of what she is, but that does not shadow her thoughts in darkness at all. If anything, it causes her to become determined to prove that not all that is dark is evil. She makes it a point in her life to be as kind to people as she possibly can, because a smile is worth something to someone somewhere, not matter who it is that gave it to them. She is extremely generous, willing to offer a stranger a meal (shared or not), or helping someone out in anyway she can. She is the type to give something without the expectation of receiving something. She does what she does because she wants to, not because people deem it morally good. She is friendly to anyone she meets, even if they give her the cold shoulder, she will not take it personally.
Compassionate by nature, Cassiel is always willing to render her aid when needed.
āMy parents loved me, they still love me. I couldn't have asked for anything more, nor would I want anything more. They gave me the best childhood of my life, and I wouldn't trade that for the world.ā
āHistoryā
HISTORY GOES HERE
āIn darkness, light grows; in light, darkness grows. To find a harmonious balance between the two is to find a peace that will enlighten the mind and make us realize who we truly are.ā