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[jamie-finlay]

Hebenjy-mcallister​:

Benjy gave a half-hearted one shoulder shrug. “Weren’t we all like that at that age? I distinctly remember wanted to be a superhero and jumping out of my treehouse, trying to fly, and breaking my arm in three places. But hey, I turned out fairly well adjusted. Or so people think.”

“Yeah, I guess but I was really hoping this one would be the exception to the rule you know? Maybe end up with one of those office jobs that require like 10 years of college and lots of library visits.” He tilted his head to the side at Benjy’s last words. “Oh is that what people tell you? That you’re well adjusted?”

[jamie-finlay]

Daphne conceded with a little laugh. Maybe it wasn’t the best comparison. She eyed the wheels on the skateboard, unable to wrap her head around getting on one even at her age. “It could be worse! Imagine if she wanted to be the next Johnny Knoxville.”

He shuddered. “Oh please never mention his name around her. She weasels out the meaning of everything.” He noticed her gaze on the skateboard. “Not a big fan, huh?”

[jamie-finlay]

That is so precious. I’m sure she thinks you’re the world’s greatest dad, and at least you gained it in the summer right? No time better to sweat it off than the summer.” She tried to offer a bright side before she’s issuing a genuine smile of gratitude. “Lunch sounds great, thank you so much. Since you’re gracious enough to pay, you should choose too. I’m not a picky eater anything. Especially practice days like this one, i’ll eat whatever you put in front of me.” She promised with a laugh.

“Oh I very much doubt that.” He pointed out the outdoor cafe just across the street from them and raised his eyebrow in an open question. It was close enough to keep Mags in his line of sight, but far enough that the girls wouldn’t be able to shout out orders to him. He laughed at her words. “Oh, don’t ever say that to a Scotsman,” he warned. He let his accent deepen on those words. “You sound like a gal that’s never tasted haggis.”

[jamie-finlay]

clementiinefraser

“it really is a death trap. if i look at it for too long, i’ll fall on my face.” minnie commented. “if i were you, i would not let her climb on the board unless she looks like a roll of bubble wrap! for extra safety!”

“Oh I bought the padding before we even started looking at wheels,” he assured. “But she wanted it so bad, you know? She tried to bargain with me, said she’d do extra chores. Keep her toys extra clean. How can you say no to that?”

[jamie-finlay]

theohornburg·:

theo couldn’t help but to be amused by the male in front of him, “the whole fun of it is scraping your knees and falling off a trillion times. trust me it really adds to character, and might make it easier to ride and get the hang of it when shes not dressed up like  the ‘stay puft marshmellow man’.”

“I was a kid once and I distinctly remember that not being the fun part.” He tightened the wheel a little more before placing the skateboard aside. He might be overprotective but it wasn’t without reason. “In fact, I think that was the part that broke my right arm and ended my cricket season when I was nine.”

[jamie-finlay]

·Her eyes lit up at the sound that his daughter was one of the little girls she’d saved from the summer heat. “You’re daughter was there? Oh my god.” She commented with a delighted laugh. “They were so cute. I’m glad I could make her smile. I suppose offering you cookies then is counter productive — but don’t worry about it, seriously. I can’t accept money from you now.”

“Oh I’ve gained about twenty pounds since she started selling,” he said with a nod.·“But no, you are not taking my money. You are saving me from heat exhaustion. I’ve been running around here like a slave all morning and I definitely need a break. What do you say? Lunch on me?”

[jamie-finlay]

“ I think she’s even lucky she’s being allowed to ride a skateboard. I’d never let Charlotte near one, padded up or not. Was Maggie insisting on it, that why you’re fixing up a board? ” ·The male chuckled to himself as his hands slipped into his pockets.

He nodded. “Oh it was skateboard or bust. Just like last summer everything would be ruined if she couldn’t take off her training wheels.”

[jamie-finlay]

“You sound like my mom back when she taught me how to ride a bike,” Daphne laughed. It wasn’t a bad thing by any means. “Is this her first time-” she gestured at the skateboard, “-on a… death trap? I’d never be able to use one without looking like an idiot. My sense of balance is awful.”

“Just what every fella wants to hear,” Jamie joke, tilting his head to the side with a chuckle. He gave the wheel under his fingers a spin testing out the strength of the screws. “This is the new summer thing. Apparently the whole summer’s going to be ruined if she doesn’t become the next Tony Hawk.”

[jamie-finlay]

Niji couldn’t help, but smile at the man’s worry for his daughter be it a little overprotective. “Sweet of you to worry so much about her, but how old is she, exactly?” she asked, tilting her head to the side. “I’m sure they have smaller skateboards for tinier humans.”

“She’s six,” he said. He lifted his eyes upward almost in disbelief as he said it. Where had the time gone? When his eyes returned to the wheel under his finger he frowned. “The smaller ones looked so flimsy. I thought we’d try her out on something sturdier.”

[jamie-finlay]

“I thought I saw the little brother from a Christmas Story waddling around the neighborhood. Thought it was an odd sight for Summertime, but now this makes a lot more sense.”

He laughed, placing the skateboard to the side. “Ok, ok I admit that I might have gone a little bit overboard. She’s got a little too much spirit and a too little caution though.”

[jamie-finlay]

“Hmm,” Jamie grinned, “I don’t remember ever falling asleep to a dating app. But I certainly used to love to make fun of some of the profiles.”

@vestalanding​

“Does anyone else fall asleep to the lulling motion of constantly swiping left on dating apps or is that just a me thing?”

[jamie-finlay]

GENERAL STATS

BASIC INFO

   Name: James Iain Finlay    Nickname(s): Jamie    Age: 32    Date and place of birth: May 31, 1987 & Tobermory, Scotland    Astrological sign: Gemini    Gender: cismale    Pronouns: he/him    Nationality: Scottish and American    Ethnicity: Caucasian    Occupation: Carpenter    Education: Associates degree in Architecture    Religious beliefs: Agnostic

THE PHYSICAL

   Height: 5' 11"    Weight: 191    Body Type: muscular    Hair: Brown    Eyes: Blue    Clothing Preferences: casual, mostly jeans and sweaters. Wears jumpsuits at work.    Defining Features: Grey streak of hair that he has had his whole life.    Voice Tone: scottish accent, deep    Blood-Type: A negative    Allergies: Bees and tree pollen

ROMANCE

   Sexual Orientation: Bisexual    Romantic Orientation: Biromantic    Do they have a type: Maybe. He has dated much in his life but he tends toward people with humor that have adventurous spirits.    Pet peeves: Haughty attitudes, gum chewing, styrofoam

PERSONALITY

   Likes: architecture, traveling, concerts, children, chocolate, running, hiking    Dislikes: bees, spiders, taxes, cars, American football    Ambivert, introvert or extrovert?: Ambivert

FAMILY

   Siblings: William Finley (30) and Owen Finley (27)    Birth order: Eldest    Parents: Alexander and Ainsley Finley    Spouse: Delia Winters (deceased)    Children: Margaret "Maggie" Finley (6 years old)    Do they want kids: They didn't plan it but they absolutely love having a daughter. No plans for future ones however as they are barely capable of handling one.

SKILLS  

   What language(s) do they speak: Scottish Gaelic and English    What are they talented at: Carpentry, building, enabling mischief.    What is a hidden talent no one knows of: Lullabies, dancing    What are they worst at: Doing his taxes.

A DEEPER LOOK

What is their relationship with their family like?:

   Typical. After what he has lost he tends not to hold grudges for long. His parents weren't intitially very supportive of his decision to get married so young, but they adored Delia and loved Maggie. Jamie moved in with them for a year after the accident and had their blessing (however tentatively) in moving to America. He has a close relationship with his younger brothers. They were more than a handful as children and used to get into all kinds of trouble around the neighborhood.

Describe their personality:

   Jamie is a typical eldest child. He is protective and responsible and tends to take the lead when it comes to family situations. He is a bit of a romantic and got hitched during vacation without telling anyone. This impulsive nature has followed him throughout his life and before his loss he was much more outgoing and optimistic. Since then he has been more withdrawn and careful with his heart. He likes to go out for a beer with friends and loves to go to concerts. He can be a bit of a nerd and has seen every single movie in the MCU. Since becoming a father his responsibilities have only increased tenfold and he has a great deal of insecurity in not being good enough for his daughter.

Are they happy where they are in life:

   They aren't unhappy. He certainly didn't expect that he'd be a widower with a child before the age of thirty. There are definitely some things that he would change if he could go back in time but that doesn't mean he is bogged down in regret. He has an amazing daughter, gainful employment, and he loves Vesta so he has decided not to call his life a wash just yet.

What is their dream:

   For the longest time he didn't know. Now he thinks that he'd be happy being known as Maggie's pedestal. He'd also prefer if Scotland finally broke off from Britain for good.

[jamie-finlay]

salemhwang·:

❝  i  try  my  best  to  ignore  all  kids  in  my  line  of sight  but  duly  noted,  dude.  ❞  salem  said,  half  paying attention  has  he  picked  a  spare  fuzz  of  lint  off  his  shirt.

“And what do you got against little ones?” he asked. His hands were greasy from his work and he wiped them off on his pants. “Too dirty or too loud?”

[jamie-finlay]

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@vestalanding​

He tried each wheel of the skateboard meticulously, tightening as he went along. “If Maggie’s going to insist on trying out this death trap,” he said, “then I am going to make it as safe as possible. If you see a little kid absolutely covered in pads you’ll know she’s mine.”

[jamie-finlay]

“That depends.” Jamie lifted an eyebrow. “Who you trying to impress, man?”

“okay, i want your HONEST opinion. is this suit too try hardish?”

@vestalanding​

[jamie-finlay]

Maggie was one of those girl scouts at the tables sizzling like a cooked egg against the sun’s glare. He’d spent the morning running iced tea to her and her friends. “Don’t worry about it,” he said. He dug into his back pocket. “You deserve more after making my girl smile like that.”

     “Would you mind splitting a meal with me?” she questioned tentatively with a sweet smile. “I may have spent most of my money on the rest of those girl scout cookies over there. It’s just so hot, and I felt bad about them having to sit out there..— I can repay you in thin mints? Or peanut butter patties?”

@vestalanding​