Luna Cassidy

Luna Cassidy is a character portrayed by Sofbuns.

## Early Life

Luna Cassidy was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1995. The younger sister of Lilith Cassidy. Their mother Roisin O’Sullivan - never married their father Marcas Cassidy, thus the children were born out of wedlock. Not much longer after Luna could crawl, her mother Roisin walked out of their lives. Their Father Marcas did all that he could do to raise the two girls, even turning to a life of petty theft on the side. When Luna was 3, Lilith now 4 - Marcas lost his job after the Irish Press Newspapers shut down; when the company was liquidated with debts of £19 million. So the family migrated to Portland, Oregon; In hopes of having a richer, fuller life.

Living paycheck to paycheck, barely getting by. The cruel reality of immigrant life was taking its toll. Marcas out of pure desperation pulled all the money he had, and bet it on a horse named Seabiscuit. In a stroke of luck, he ended up winning a few thousand dollars. The high of that win got to his head though, as he fell deep into an addiction with gambling - that would last for years to come. It continued until he found himself in the dangerous underground world of dirty deals and shifty lowlives. A few bad bets, illegal trades and an undercover operation, Marcas’s luck ran dry. He ended up being framed for a double homicide and found himself in prison with no chance of parole. No details were ever printed in the papers.

Luna, now age 6, followed her sister Lilith around in and out of foster care after their fathers arrest and sentencing. The girls were seperated a few times, when Lilith was sent to Juvenile detention. Although Luna got the chance to attend a few different boarding schools throughout Oregon and some out of state as she got handed around to different families. She was never placed in a permanent home. Being a gifted child, a lot of families scouted her - she was almost adopted by a nice family with a young daughter. But like everything in Luna’s life, that fell through.

In her teenage years, she was no longer being re-homed with nice white picket fence families. But rather hoping from group home to group home due to bad behavior. When Luna was 17, Lilith aged out of the system and was granted custody of her on the condition she holds down a job and can afford an apartment. After being released into her sister's care, the girls tried looking up their mother. Chasing small trails, like recent home addresses with similar surnames and past jobs; It felt like nothing but dead ends. In the fall after Luna’s 19th Birthday they got a call, a Lawyer by the name of Dean Mccurdy. Their mother Roisin O’Sullivan had succumbed to cancer, leaving her two daughters a small sum of $200,000. The answers Luna and Lilith wanted were never going to be answered. The lawyer, Dean Mccurdy did however reveal to the girls that their mother had a brother who owned a business in Diamond City. Their lives, seemingly aimless - now a winding road as curiosity pulls them into another new city in search of answers, of family. But don’t be fooled, curiosity killed the cat.

## Diamond City

Luna now resurfaced in society. No longer a lost and broken youth, stuck in a faulty system. She and her sister Lilith arrived in Diamond City late spring, 2021. Yet their long history with trouble seemingly followed them, as their fresh start hit a few hurdles. Lilith would never shy away from a man hurling harsh words, or even a violent man wielding a gun. Especially when they’re directing their attention to her little sister. Thus being, Luna got acquainted with the local law enforcement earlier than expected.

Luna began regretting moving to the island, she didn’t feel as though she was cut out for the big city. Until the two sisters met a biker by the name of Girth. He offered to show them around town, Lilith - fearlessly agreed. Luna however was skeptical, but besides her better judgement and pressure from her sister - she got into his van. For the most part Luna sat quietly in the backseat, and listened to the two converse. Trying to gain as much knowledge that she could. Girth was explaining the dangers of the city, the gangs - the rise in crime and how to protect yourselves. He offered the girls a way to make some fast money, and took them to a secret location in the hills. It was there, where the two learned valuable recipes and got a little insight into the underground drug business. The more Girth taught them, the more they started to see him as a sort of mentor, father figure. Poking fun at him when he had to stop at home depot on the way back into the city. Even calling him dad, as he lectured them about smoking. Soon Luna began to realize that she was more capable than previously thought. While she began making more connections - more friends, in the back of her mind. She craved more excitement, more danger and Girth may have been the one to show her exactly how to get it.

As one problem started to dissipate, more sprouted up in place. Luna had no new leads on their mystery Uncle. And the money left from their late mother was squandering away. She started working alongside Lilith in a clothing factory, sewing jeans and tailoring suits. Commuting in a beat up hand-me-down truck up from one end of the island to the other and back. It wasn’t enough for Luna, she wanted excitement - adventure. Her sister tried to keep her feet on the ground. But to Luna, Shuffling along in life..barely making enough money to live - reminded her of how her father met his failure.

Luna began making plans, first on the agenda was to quit her job at the factory. Not long after that Lilith started studying to become a nurse at the community college. The girls put all their money together and managed to barely afford an apartment. Although cramped and a little damp, they felt like life was turning around for them. Some time passed and words like normal and routine began to sound okay to Luna, she wanted to feel grounded, to not feel anxious with every breath she took. Peace was not offered for very much longer, as fast as the rain had dispersed - a whole new storm began crashing down and the floor buckled from under her as her sister Lilith fell sick. She couldn’t afford to not work, she couldn’t afford to take care of her sister. Bitterly, the decision had been made - mostly by her sister Lilith; to send her to an inpatient hospital off the island because it was more affordable.

Now alone in the city, Luna couldn’t waste any time. She had to make money if she were to survive on her own. She finally caught a break, when she was hired at the Oil Mine. Working 9-5 everyday, it pulled in a lot of money which made her happy - but the labor was tasking. During her second week, out in the dry desert sun she heard a familiar voice call out to her. Long behold, a familiar voice indeed - Daisy Maldonia’s southern accent rang true through the empty landscape. Daisy and Luna’s relationship takes us back to her youth, the two kids often caused mischief at an out of state boarding school Luna attended briefly one summer. Unwillingly of course, as her foster parents were at their wits end with what to do with her. To express such fondness she had for Daisy might read on and on. It was as if Luna found herself in an endless summer, now that she had been reunited with Daisy Maldonia. The two girls worked side by side in the mine - sharing stories of the past and hopes for the future.

What would be a Cassidy if it weren’t for the trouble that follows them. After a long night in the desert, Luna and Daisy weren’t so much lost in conversation that the distant sound of misplaced sand and rock hadn’t alerted them of a potential threat. Assumed to be a harmless co-worker, Luna still felt on edge. In her family, trust is not given, it is earned. Luna and Daisy decided that they would rather be alive, than rich - and hightailed it out of there. Certainly, her intuition was right - as the men began following them. The girls decided to split up, and seemingly outran them. Sadly luck was never on Luna’s side - as her semi truck broke down on the side of the road. And not long after did the men drive up behind her - pulling out their guns and robbing her. Luna thought she was going to die that day. As one of the men punched her, the other in the street barking commands - demanding more money. The man put his gun to Luna's head, She heard a car blaring its horn then three shots, and a crash. Daisy came to save her, although her intention was admirable - her aim was poor. She had hit Luna in the process, Luna had never heard of a rescue plan where the damsel in distress gets run over by the hero. Nonetheless, the girls somehow managed to make it out alive - with all the oil in hand. The men were found and arrested the next day, and Luna and Daisy’s bond grew even stronger.

Luna continued her job at the mine for a while surprisingly, even after Daisy quit. Although she began to resent it, working a 9-5 job wasn’t in her plans. She started to feel like she was a failure like her father, she had plans - she wanted an exciting rich life...hadn’t she? Luna began to wonder what she really wanted to gain from this city. She checked her bank account, and could easily live off what she had saved. So Luna abruptly quit her job at the Oil Mine. Finding herself once again, roaming aimlessly through life.

It was then that Luna learned of Starla Munroe’s arrival in the city. An old name once belonging to that of her boarding school roommate, that one summer oh so long ago. Starla and Luna had a rocky past, one could almost say a violent one. The two, unknowingly to outside eyes, had a rather good relationship once upon a time. It was only when both girls had a crush on a southern flower named Daisy Maldonia, that things began to wither. But when the two girls met again, after all those years. They found themselves, needing each other in ways - that the past just fell away. Luna and Starla mended broken fences, and began leaning on each other; as they found themselves in a similar situation. They were lost.

## Present Day Diamond City

What is lost, must be found. Luna felt less alone with Daisy and Starla by her side, but she still felt like she didn’t belong. With no job, no family, no more plans; Luna looked to her friends to guide her. One night, Luna found herself short on rent. Only to receive a call from Daisy about an opening at her work, the Vanilla Unicorn. Daisy always managed to save Luna in odd and unusual ways. Upon arriving at the Vanilla Unicorn for the first time, she was in awe. It was loud, from the music to the people. It smelled of classy high end perfume and cigar smoke. The dancers, laughing so gracefully - bouncing around the floor hand in hand. Men and women holding drinks and clips of money. Luna felt electric.

Daisy and Starla pulled her backstage, and introduced her to Jimmy Ricardo and Kristy Smith. Jimmy Ricardo made the biggest impression on Luna, he dressed in white from head to toe and had a helmet shielding his facial features. Despite the intimidating introduction, Jimmy was one of the nicest people Luna had ever met. For Luna it instantly felt like she was talking with a friend. Kristy Smith exhibited such confidence, Luna swore she owned the place. She felt safe around her, They both were so welcoming, so attentive. Kristy gave her a tour of the club, the do’s and don’ts of the entertainment industry.

When Luna was back backstage Starla handed her an outfit and heels and pushed her into the dressing room. That was when the anxiety set in, Luna had never been on a stage before let alone to dance in front of strangers. After slowly getting dressed, Luna hid in the dressing room, stalling - unsure if she was really going to go through with it. That was when a tall bright blonde girl came up behind her, took her hand and brought her out on stage. Later she would learn that her name was Apollo. A woman befitting the name, god of light.

The stage lights were bright, it was somehow louder as well. She still felt unsure, but Apollo brought her over to a girl named Ciri - and I swear when I tell you that when Luna heard Ciri’s laugh..The anxiety just slipped away. She was so vibrant, so carefree. It felt like everything would be okay for Luna. At the end of her shift, she found herself back in the dressing room. Starving and dehydrated, her adrenaline plummeting. Almost as if she wished on a shooting star - she felt a cold dampness on her cheek, a bottle of water. She’s met with a smiling redhead, kneeling down in her 6 inch heels - Enter Clementine. Behind Clementine, a man tossed a unicorn head to the ground and waved at Luna - Introduced himself as Daemon. The two, presumably arriving for their next shift. Luna watched them as they chatted about their exciting lives while painting their faces, they seemed so magnetic, so lively.

Not before long, Luna became a regular dancer at Vanilla Unicorn. It was more than just dancing though, as Luna immersed herself within that lively group of beautiful men and women. It was almost as if she felt a sense of belonging. These people she just met were welcoming her so wholeheartedly. It was the start to something bigger, Luna just couldn’t see it yet. She was making connections within the city, and forming strong friendships. She hoped the Cassidy Curse had been broken.

Luna’s life started to feel fuller, she began a side Interior Design business; Bought a few fast cars. Her once slow paced life was switching gears, quite literally - as she won her first street race. Once shy and timid, now becoming unrecognizable. Luna spent a lot of her time with Daisy, so in turn she spent a lot of time at the mechanic as well. What the population should know about Daisy, is that she is a terrible driver. While waiting for Daisy’s car to be fixed by a mechanic, Jimmy introduced Luna to Rocky.

As her life began picking up more and more speed, lines began to blur. Luna was looking for excitement, in dangerous places. She started small, speeding tickets, a stolen car. The deeper she found herself...the more people said that she had changed. She started selling drugs, going to fight clubs. Taking larger risks with her life. From an outside perspective, she may look like she’s drifting from the path set in front of her. But you see, Luna doesn’t want to fit in a perfect little box. She doesn’t want a white picket fence family, or a 9-5 job. Luna believes that if this is the life she gets, she’s going to have fun - make fast money and drive fast cars. You may say the city changed her, but you’ve seen nothing yet.

Luna, Daisy and Starla were becoming inseparable. They were seen so much together that people began to confuse the three. Eventually they were nicknamed The Power Puffs. Secretly, Luna still had feelings for Daisy. With the three of them having such history, Luna felt she better confirm with Starla that everything was in the past. Starla, who now is dating Kristy Smith - gave Luna the all clear. Luna didn’t want to lose her edge, so at sunset - she took Daisy down to the beach. Anxiety riddled, she began stalling. Making small talk about cars, and taking pictures of the waves. Conversation eventually dulled and Luna was sure that Daisy was catching on to her, so she took the plunge. Literally. They both swam out to the rocks, the tide already coming in - the rocks were slippery and hard to get onto because of the algae. They kept falling back in the water, it really wasn’t very romantic like she had planned in her head. Finally, they both balanced on the rock - Daisy assuming it was for an insta picture. As Luna pulled out a drowned, broken rose from her back pocket...They both laughed, and she asked Daisy to be her girlfriend. Daisy said yes, and the two embraced. At that instant, the not so romantic moment was obliterated by a wave that swept them off the rock once again. Daisy pulled Luna to shore, and they laid there in the sand covered with scrapes and bruises. The sun faded out below the sea, and the faint sound of sirens echoed in the distance. It felt fitting, it felt like summer.

Luna came to the city, looking for traces of her biological family. She may not have found anything yet, she may have gotten sidetracked along the way. But the thing about Luna is, she's resilient. She gets knocked down, and fights her way back up. One thing for sure, is that Luna isn’t alone. She found a safe place to call home, she found people to call family. She may not have a plan, but she has a fast car - and loyal people by her side. Currently Luna has been spending her time devoting herself to her new family, proving her worth, her loyalty and eventually going on to join The Ricardo Family Mafia. Under the guidance and protection of Jimmy Ricardo and Kristy Smith, Luna hopes to gain as much knowledge as she can in order to climb the ranks. Oh how she will change, how she will surprise you. Diamond City is really the diamond in the rough.

“You can get much further with a kind word and a gun then you can with a kind word alone” ~ Al Capone