hell & back

finley hayes. thirty-seven. owner of seaside records. alpha. downtown.

[finleyhvyes]

( katie mcgrath, cis female, she/her ⋇ needle on a record, game console humming, mint chapstick forgotten on the counter ) ⋯ well if it ain’t 『 FINLEY HAYES 』from 『 DOWNTOWN 』! they’re a beloved member of crystal grove, been here for about 『 THIRTY-SEVEN 』years now. that『 THIRTY-SEVEN 』year old works here as the 『 OWNER OF SEASIDE RECORDS 』when they’re not busy 『 PLAYING D&D 』. and it’s clear from their 『 SINGED PARCHMENT 』 scent they’re an『 ALPHA 』. they’re known to be 『 HARD-WORKING 』, but『 IMPULSIVE 』as well, but you didn’t hear that from me. why don’t you go on over and introduce yourself ?

hey! hello! i’m j and i’m super excited to be here. i cannot wait to write with you all. under the cut, i’ll put more info about finley. i’m totally down for any and all connections. 

BIO

finn was born to a loving alpha/omega pairing. they had their own little paradise on the beach. it wasn’t anything ostentatious, but it was theirs. it was the perfect size for them and their little family. the fact that they could open the windows and listen to the waves crash against the shore. it was a comfortable upbringing. 

around the age of thirteen, she expected to present as an omega like her mom. it seemed to fit her caring personality and soft nature. she was always helping to take care of her little brother and sister. in her downtown, she built blanket forts to hide away and read her comic books -- a passion she picked up from her dad. the first few years after presenting were a little rough. she wasn’t used to all the aggression and surplus of hormones. she found shifting and running through the woods or the shore helped a lot. it surprised her because she was never one for the outdoors. but it helped mellow her and figure out how to control herself as an alpha.

after high school, she entered college, but continued living at home. she worked a steady stream of jobs and saved each penny she earned. college was a means to an end. she wanted a degree, something neither of her parents had and the ability to open a shop of her own in crystal grove. both her siblings moved away to see the world and enter college. she calls them every other week to make sure they are doing okay.

all her hard work paid off in the end. after checking out many spaces in crystal grove, she settled on a shop in downtown. it took months to get everything the way she wanted, but the combination record and comic book shop was perfect. seaside records was born. 

in her off time, finn runs a d&d campaign in the basement of the shop. it’s been ongoing for about six months now and she doesn’t see an end in sight. it’s one of her favorite things in the world. she takes her job as DM very seriously, notebooks full of notes and possible upcoming plots line her apartment. 

currently, she’s looking forward to being mated. it hasn’t happened for her, but she hasn’t given up hope. she’s proud of how far she’s come with her business and she’s sure her personal life will follow suit. she’s chaotically bisexual. 

CONNECTIONS

employees. former flings or rut partners. first boyfriend/girlfriend/partner. best friend. business rival. childhood friend(s). d&d campaign members. frequent seaside records patrons.

[finleyhvyes]

disfunctionaltm·:

a break was very much needed. staring at paperwork all day was exhausting. and coffee sounded amazing at the moment. her gaze found finley’s almost instantly, smile forming on her lips as she waves back and slowly makes her way over to the other. “i’ve always got time for a friend. and i will be going back of course, but needed a break.”

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       her smile grows even as the coffee continues to have no effect. taking a sip, finley balances her chin on her palm. “you are a god send. city hall crazy today? i can’t even imagine the type of things you see over there.” with a sigh, she takes another big bite of her pancakes. “what are you having? it can be on me. for the company.” 

[finleyhvyes]

inrains·:

“actually i was looking for the bon jovi album,”  marnie says after she’s bopped over to finley at the counter, jaw working at a piece of bubblegum and a flannel tied around the waist.  “victoria was telling me there’s, like, a bundle deal or something? that still happening?”  she glances around like there’s a poster or display, and tucks her red-dyed curls behind an ear. pops a bubble, picture of comfortable ease when she leans against the wall and kicks up a boot,  “but totally. lay it on me, fin. what fresh hell do you have planned for us this weekend?” 

        “hm, alright. i got you with the bon jovi. you’re lucky because it’s one of my last ones. i had to reorder last night.” fin chuckles before checking through the notebook next to the register. “a bundle deal? what are you looking for? i can work something out for you. only because i like you.” she glances at the boot and rolls her eyes playfully. “you scuff anything and i’m making you get it out. but as for the fresh hell,” she pauses to grin wickedly. “i can’t tell you because it would ruin the surprise. but i highly recommend everyone take a long rest after last week. this one is going to be a doozy, unless you all wiggle out of it.”

[behbuh]

[finleyhvyes]

stiigmas·:

       olivia’s cheeks heat up in a light rosy hue at finley’s mention of her most likely working through lunch and finley wouldn’t be wrong about that. she looks over her shoulder to make sure things are going smoothly, which they are, and she gestures for finley to follow her to the break room. after they were inside with the door closed behind them, she takes a seat at the large circular table in the center and re-opens the bag of scones to grab one and take a large bite. “mm, this is so yummy! thank you again for this wonderful surprise!” the omega responds with a big grin, some of the crumbs hanging onto the corner of her lips. “now what about you? what are you going to eat? i can have one of my dears up front bring you something if you want - i would feel bad if i’m eating and you’re not.”

       finley gladly follows after olivia into the breakroom. she settles into the seat right next to her and offers her a shrug. “it was nothing. i was thinking about you and had a feeling you were over doing it.” noticing the crumbs, she reaches out and uses her thumb to brush them away from the corner of olivia’s mouth. “making a mess.” she chuckles softly before dropping her hand. “i came mostly for the company. don’t make anyone do any extra work for me. they have enough on their hands. are the scones good?” she clears her throat and looks at her hands settled on the edge of the table. she taps them nervously before glancing back at her. “we could always go and grab something to eat too, unless the inn can’t spare you. i get how that goes.” 

[finleyhvyes]

       a long day at the record shop called for unwinding at the fisherman’s barrel. it wasn’t finley’s usual spot. she wasn’t a big fan of the pheromones that swirled around, but it meant she would most likely be left alone. no omegas for temptation. it could be an hour or two of peace. cradling her beer, fin takes a long sip of it as she settles onto the stool. as she brings the beer back to her lips, someone stumbles into her back and she groans, jaw setting. “can you maybe watch yourself?” she turns in her seat, not exactly ready for a confrontation -- only an apology and to be left alone. until she notices who it is. “i should have known.” / @pcmegranate​

[finleyhvyes]

stiigmas·:

       olivia had been in the office in the back working on paperwork when the bell is rung then she perks up when she hears finley’s voice calling for her. with a big smile slowly appearing on her lips, she stops what she’s doing, gets up from her desk, heads out of the office and around the front desk to greet finley with a big hug. “what a darling you are, fin! what did i ever do to deserve a lovely friend like you?” olivia questions with a small pout on her lips as she releases finley from the hug, takes the bag from her and opens it up and looks at the other woman with big eyes. “and you got my favorite raspberry and dark chocolate scones too! if i didn’t know any better, i’d say you’re trying to court me, fin.”

       the smile grows on her face when she sees olivia. the hug doesn’t surprise her necessarily, but she lingers in it for a second before they pull away. “a darling, huh?” finley lifts an eyebrows as she looks her over. “you deserve good things. plus i come bearing gifts because i was pretty sure you were going to attempt to work yourself through lunch. can’t have that.” she leans on the counter as she watches her rummage through the bag. a flush creeps up her neck before she clears her throat. “i’m making sure you’re well fed and you take care of yourself. it’s a little selfish too. i get to eat and see you. it seems like a win win to me. you doing alright today?” 

[finleyhvyes]

       the chime above in the store goes off. finley hurries up the stairs without putting away all her research. a new d&d book released a week ago and she’s spent almost all her free time taking notes and reading. walking up the stairs, her smile grows into something contagious when she sees marnie. she waves excitedly and beckons her over. “i was literally just thinking about you. you here for something in particular or can i totally bore you with campaign stuff?” she pauses for a second and closes her eyes to inhale sharply. “okay, sorry. hello. how are you doing?” / @inrains​

[lena-luthor]

[finleyhvyes]

        with a yawn, finley pokes at her pancake. she’s been feeling sluggish lately. maybe someone’s been trading her regular coffee with decaf. she prefers not to think about it. looking up from her booth, she notices a familiar face enter the diner. lifting a hand, she wiggles her fingers in greeting. “you got time to spare for a friend? or are you only picking up and heading to city hall?” she scratches at her jaw before nodding to the seat across from her. / @disfunctionaltm​

[finleyhvyes]

       running her fingers through her hair, finley pushes open the door of the inn. she does her best not to disturb any visiting guests. she doesn’t want to take away from olivia’s business, but it wasn’t new for her to stop by with lunch. it wasn’t anything fancy today. she’d had a long night with her campaign the night before. she barely made it out of bed and into the record shop on time this morning. but lunch, lunch meant good company and sustenance. as much as she wanted to survive on caffeine alone, it wasn’t enough. clutching a bag of their favorites from the cafe. approaching the desk, she smiles as she hits the bell. “i have an order here for olivia.” finley calls out loud enough to make sure she could be heard. / @stiigmas​

[finleyhvyes]

       slipping her sunglasses on, finley slips out of her car. locking it behind her, she pads towards the stables. she was never one for the outdoors. horses were beautiful creatures, but she didn’t believe she had the courage to ever ride one. she was better suited with her two feet or four paws on the ground. giving a small wave to one of mal’s stable hands she makes her way towards the direction she’s ushered. spotting malachi, she lifts the package in her hand. “special delivery.” with a grin, she crosses the distance between them. “this week’s delivery for maya. brand new comic haul. you gotta promise she gets them first. we have a very strict arrangement.” / @ofwolfandmuse​

[lena-luthor]

Lena Luthor Week

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[lena-luthor]

[katieskeep]

Katie McGrath interview w/ Whedonpolis (SDCC 2018).