#beau ray

⚰️ = How would the loss of a family member affect them? Does it vary based on type of family member?

For Finley, there's no different types of family members. Chosen family are just chosen family, and it's equal for all of them. He is absolutely crushed when Chucky dies, equally distraught when Tiffany is considered technically dead, and if it wasn't for them somewhat technically being alive? He'd probably have died too. I mean, he did attempt to kill himself when Chucky was initially thought dead, Finley doesn't know how to grieve. He was never taught how to, he wasn't allowed to grieve his mother when she died either. He's the type to go bedridden, starve himself, and stare at a wall for days on end- he won't take care of himself at all.

There's only a few exceptions to the 'chosen family' rule: Philip, Eddie, and Nicola (owned by @picklesxtra)

Philip- Finley would be upset if something happened to Philip, even if he swears by it he's not close with his brother or doesn't care for whatever his brother is going through. The news would rattle him, he'd have a hard time trying to pretend he didn't care while on the inside feeling like he's falling apart.

Eddie- When Eddie was announced dead in the news, all Finley thought about was Philip. That's why he'd even allowed Eddie to get close to him. Yeah, okay, maybe Eddie was considered part of the chosen family but he'd lost that privilege when he left Chucky to die. Finley just couldn't forgive him, he WOULDN'T forgive him.

Nicola- Likewise with Eddie, leaving Chucky behind? That puts you on Finley's shit-list. But he was still devastated when Nicola died too, hell, he witnessed it happen! Nicola felt like even more of a friend than Eddie ever did, despite how scared Finley was of him when he first met him. Wasn't long before he even had a nickname for him. "Cola". He took his death pretty hard. Found it difficult to eat or sleep.

✨= How important is family to your muse

If Finley considers you family, then you're very important. You're basically his lifeline, hell, you probably make decisions for him without even realizing it. He'll look up to you in some way, or, be very protective of you or... well, possessive, I guess.

What would his opinions be of members of the fam, and how would he feel about the Stine Triplets?

Chelsea- Finley would definitely be fond of her. He'd be very excited and willing to help her explore her masculine side- helping her choose clothes, talking about gender expression, etc. He's very supportive of Chelsea and (like I said earlier) maybe a bit too protective, he's unsure about her partner (probably growls at him when they first meet) but eventually I think he'd warm up to him a little. (Still got his eyes on you, Benny.)

Beau- He loves the dog. He does not like when the dog chases Miiku.

Jamie- Finley would like Jamie, just from courtesy of him being closer with Charlie (ownd by @sigyn-foxyposts), I can't see him ever being rude to him or anything. He'd probably let the kid babble on about his interests and nod with him, while internally not understanding anything he's saying, before interjecting to ask if Jamie knows about Miku. Jamie's answer won't matter because Finley will proceed to babble back to him at the speed of light, giving Jamie no chance to escape the ultimate info dump. As a side note, he'd think Jamie's powers are pretty cool.

William- Finley thinks he's very sweet, doesn't mind his company, but they most likely sit in awkward silence. He isn't sure what to say to him. I think over time it'd be easier for him to find the words!

CJ- She makes him think of Glenda, which helps him handle her rowdiness a little more. He'll listen to her if she wants to talk but otherwise, like with William, doesn't necessarily initiate conversation.