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rogaire-a · 2 years

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While I usually headcanon that Shay kept visiting the Finnegans from time to time ( because it makes absolutely no sense that he would just disappear from their lives after what they did for him) he started limiting his visits when he realized that his presence in their lives was just going to put them in danger. The Assassins and their gangs might be losing control over New York, but Shay has got enemies everywhere, and he just doesn’t want to risk their safety.

I also hc that it was Shay to confirm the news of Monro’s death ( because there were speculations about the Colonel’s death but nothing was certain and since he literally died in Shay’s arms he would know if he’s alive or not rip) and after he delivered them the tragic news, he bid them farewell.

He still kept an eye on them though, but much more subtly.

#☩ HEADCANON / It doesn’t matter how history remembers me.#Shay holds them dearly in his heart #they saved him ( although upon Monro's orders; but they still could have refused tbh )#and he really owes them a lot #but he doesn't want them to grow too attached to him #( and him to them tbh )#because again Shay's life is very dangerous and growing close to someone means placing them in danger as well #and honestly? Cassidy and Barry truly deserve peace and happiness in their life #Shay also started limiting his visits when he noticed that they started treating him like a son #not that he doesn't apprecciate their fondness; quite the contrary #but he's literally wearing their /deceased/ son clothing so the idea of somewhat taking his place #feels disrespectful to him? tho he's sure they didn't do that on purpose #but you see a man around your son's age in your son's clothing and won't at least think once that he looks like him?)#regarding that I will also never forget Barry's face when Shay first showed up to them in their son's clothing #he looked so sad :( and rightfully so tbh-#death mention tw/#RE: CASSIDY AND BARRY FINNEGAN

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