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* [[Cunning Like a Fox]]: Sir Reynard, a figure who appears on Grandmaster calling cards.
* [[Curb Stomp Battle]]: Cassidy delivers one to Narcissa.
* [[Dispense Withwith the Pleasantries]]: Cassidy's attitude when dealing with Deus.
* [[Don't Tell Mama]]: Cassidy's attitude towards her identity as Grandmaster in regards to her parents and friends.
* [[Dressed in Layers]]: Cassidy wears full dresses over top of her Grandmaster attire from time to time when she knows she needs to be able to change quickly in public locations.
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* [[Evasive Fight Thread Episode]]: Cassidy versus Gale atop the train went this route instead.
* [[Every Proper Lady Should Curtsy]]: Cass uses this from time to time, both out of respect and mocking others
* [[Everything's Better Withwith Chocolate]]: Chocoins
* [[Evil Is Easy]]: Narcissa's reasoning for being Jerkass to gain fame is because it is easy.
* [[Evil Is Not a Toy]]: As Narcissa soon learns from trying to use Deus to her advantage
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* [[He Who Fights Monsters]]: Discussed. It's one of reasons Gale is against the existence of Grandmaster, believing that it'll eventually lead to this.
* [[Hidden in Plain Sight]]: As herself, Cassidy is a [[Spirited Young Lady]] who is known for being a [[Teen Genius]] and practices martial arts. The Grandmaster is a [[Classy Cat Burglar]] [[Phantom Thief]] who has elements of [[Lady of War]]. Cassidy doesn't try to disguise the traits they have in common because if questioned on it, [[Refuge in Audacity|she'll argue that the fact she doesn't hide those traits is proof she's not the Grandmaster since she's not trying to hide anything.]]
* [[Hoist Byby His Own Petard]]: {{spoiler|Narcissa's fake Undine's Tear comes to bite her in the ass during Episode 4's caper because of Cassidy pretending it's the real one.}}
* [[Honest Corporate Executive]]: Nickolas and Scarlette Cain. Cassidy is one in training.
* [[Honor Before Reason]]: Cass laughs at herself for it, since she's going to rescue Narcissa from Deus only because she believes it's right thing to do and her conscious couldn't live with it.
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* [[It's Not You, It's My Enemies]]: Cassidy's reasoning for not telling Rebecca, who is a fan of Grandmaster & could be useful ally, her secret identity.
* [[I Surrender, Suckers]]: Narcissa pulls this in her fight with Cassidy.
* [[Just Toying Withwith Them]]: Cassidy treats the entire fight with Narcissa like this.
* [[Le Parkour]]: Used by some such as Cassidy and Wynn as means of quick travel and defeating obstacles.
* [[Limited Social Circle]]: While Cassidy is [[The Social Expert]], she's doesn't have many real friends because her grooming doesn't give her much time to form bonds.
* [[Kick Them While They Are Down]]: Anti-Hero to Villain one, Cassidy attacks Knox after fight with full intentions to cripple him [[Dirty Business|because he's a serious threat who needs to be taken care of then and there while they have chance.]]
* [[King Onon His Deathbed]]: Emperor Arkland is mentioned to be in this state and that his heirs are trying to prove their worth to be the strongest leader.
* [[Kneel Before Zod]]: Done by Cass to Narcissa as means of delivering [[Humble Pie]].
* [[Locked Out of the Fight]]: Invoked & inverted by Cassidy against Narcissa.
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* [[Mistress and Servant Boy]]: Cassidy and Wynn
* [[Nepotism]]: Cassidy dislikes the thought that this is the only reason she'll one day run the [[Family Business]]. She chooses to work hard to prove that she deserves the position based upon her own talents, not family.
* [[Never Bring a Knife Toto A Fist Fight]]: Narcissa keeps a hidden knife on her she tries to use against Cassidy which turns out to be absolutely useless.
** Inverted by Gale, who uses a sword. Thanks to this advantage and location of fight, she decides to run instead.
* [[No Fame, No Wealth, No Service]]: Grazia's in Montello, which Cass takes advantage of as bait with her invitation.
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* [[Spit Take]]: Cassidy does this in response to Gale being on board.
* [[Stop Or Ill Shoot Myself]]: Plan B for Cass when dealing with Deus meant to exploit his selfishness. It works.
* [[Talk to Thethe Fist]]: Cassidy to Narcissa via throwing card to the face.
** Wynn later pulls this on Knox after Cass distracts him into trying to figure out her plan
* [[Talking Your Way Out]]: Cass plays on a group of mooks greed to get rid of them, using reverse psychology and offer at better deal to get free.
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* [[Upbringing Makes the Hero]]: Cass being raised to become an [[Honest Corporate Executive]] is what turned her into a cunning strategist with clear set of morals and wish to help people.
* [[Very Punchable Man]]: Zadak serves this point early on as means to show off Cassidy's skill.
* [[Victory Byby Endurance]]: Two variations employ against each other. Deus is throwing multiple challenges at her meant to wear down for the final fight while Cass' holds out against them long enough while waiting for [[The Calvary]] to show up.
* [[Walk Into Mordor]]: Cassidy uses this as tactical consideration (taking the path of least expected) for how enter Narcissa's room and travels across the top of a train.
{{quote| '''Grandmaster Cass:''' “I couldn’t just waltz my way down the hall and into her room, now could I?” }}
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* [[Web Serial Novel]]
* [[What the Hell, Hero?]]: Edan calls Cassidy out on losing her temper and giving into violent impulses.
* [[What You Are in Thethe Dark]]: Deus engineers a situation of this, fully using it to work off of a [[Batman Gambit]] he designed that can only be defeated by doing something selfish. Cassidy does consider selfish solution and wishes she could take it, but her morals won't allow it.
* [[White Shirt of Death]]: Sharpe Security's white suits when worn by Jose Rocamora and Cornelius D. Knox
* [[Win Without Fighting]]: Usual aim when running operations, though with varying success. Cass prefers to only resort to violence when needed, though [[Fiery Redhead|temper]] or others unwillingness to submit can force it.
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** Cassidy uses a short term one when facing Knox, using a flanking strategy and distractions to make it so no matter where he put his attention, he'd lose. {{spoiler|Goes on to reveal her accepting Deus challenge was [[The Plan|part of a larger plan]].}}
* [[Xanatos Speed Chess]]: When forced back into a corner by Deus [[Man Behind the Man]] actions, Cassidy resorts to this to adapt to situation.
* [[Your Approval Fills Me Withwith Shame]]: Deus cheers on and encourages Cassidy to attack Knox after fight. She's completely repulsed by having to do so, though still follows through because it needs to be done.
* [[Your Princess Is in Another Castle]]: {{spoiler|The Undine's Tear Cassidy stole was a fake & Narcissa had the real one.}}