#tanya/vince

[108garys]

Little Hope: Change of plans

so here's a quick little Vince/Tanya oneshot

@kassiekolchek22 @abigails-batpack @badideaart @delurkr the American spelling "mom" is as far as I'm willing to go for authenticity lol(copious handholding and sad Clarke hours)

Tanya sat in the passenger seat of Vince’s car still in her work clothes under her coat. The car sat at an intersection as Vince tapped along to the radio; drumming his fingers against the steering wheel waiting for the light.

On one hand home and family; Dad would be drinking and Mom giving him hell for it, Dennis would be Dennis… She looked out the window and smirked, snowfall lit by headlights seeming reminiscent of sparks fleeing a great inferno, smoky fog swirled around the dull yellow streetlamp overhead. Warmth. That’s what she missed. Megan would be in trouble and it’d be everyone’s problem by the time she arrived… It was getting old.

The other way? Freedom, if only for a few hours. “What’s on your mind?” Vince asked taking her hand, she turns to him smiling, she was tired. “Let’s get out of here.”

“Out?” He turns down the radio, “Out of the snow? Out of… Town?” It was tempting, she’d be lying if she said she never thought about it, leaving Little Hope behind was on her mind near constantly as of late, but… “I’d settle for a movie.” He smiled back at her. The light turned green.

--

All the good films were either half way through or a few hours off from their next screening, so they went for coffee instead. Waiting for their order, a firetruck sped past the window, “I hope it’s not serious,” Tanya could name a few places in Little Hope that she wouldn’t mind being reduced to ashes, so long as long as nobody got hurt of course. “I’m sure it’s nothing,” Vince reassured her as the waitress sat down their coffee and went about her business, it was awful but she’d endure it to be out with Vince just a little bit longer.

“You’re sweet enough,” Vince laughed watching her upend a handful of sugar sachets in an attempt to improve her beverage, “Am I?” Tanya playfully flicked one of the balled up packets, it bounced off his shoulder before disappearing on to the floor. She grinned triumphantly as he returned fire.

Police? Going the same way…

“What the hell is going on?” She thought aloud, no ambulances yet, that was a good sign… Wasn’t it? “Hey, Vince grabbed her hand, she tore her eyes from the window, “So what’s on your mind, really?”

“Oh just my ‘charming’ family.” She drank with her free hand, “They’re not so bad,” he leaned forwards in his seat, “I had a chat with Anthony the other day, he’s a good kid.” He is, he always seemed so lonely and Tanya knew she could stand to tell Anthony that she appreciates him more. “…And I’ve been meaning to catch one of Dennis’s shows,” Vince continued, “But I’m not sure he’s the biggest fan of me.” That was putting it mildly, she thought. “I wouldn’t take it personally, he’s just like that.” He drummed his fingers against his cup, “He’ll come around, I’ll make sure of it, so you want to come with?”

“Sure, Why not,” she smiled brushing her red hair out of her eyes, she thought about the way Dennis’s face lit up the first time she went to see him play, they never spoke about it… “I think he’d appreciate that.”

--

Finishing up, time was getting away from them; it was a work night after all. Making their way back to the car the moon caught her eye, “It’s beautiful tonight, “ she felt Vince’s arm wrap around her middle, “She sure is.” She leaned into him, she couldn’t help the way his voice made her heart skip a beat, “Not without the sun’s light to brighten her face.” She let herself be drawn closer to him, the cold air stung her face but they both knew that wasn’t the reasons for her rosy cheeks. His other hand tilted her chin, her face washed in the pale moonlight, “You should give yourself a little more credit,” she smiled as he leaned in to kiss her, pulling away from him. Eyes bright with returned affection. “Maybe we should get out of this cold.” He let her go, making his way to the driver’s side.

--

It took a minute for the car to heat up and soon only a few more to be home, ending this moment between them. The moon hid behind dark clouds. Vince spoke as he kept his eyes on the road, “I’m picking up an extra shift at the factory,” she thought of her father, he was always going on about how dire things were with work when he thought they couldn’t hear. “Is it really as bad as all that?” His face was lined with concern, his eyes filled with uncertainty and his voice confident. “We’ll make it work.”

‘We’ll make it work’ she mulled over his response, it was all the confirmation she needed really. They were quiet as the thick clouds all but blot out the sky, it wasn’t snowing anymore. She wanted to flee with him, work be damned, to find some place where they could ‘make it work’ but she knew for all her frustration she did love her family; times were hard for all of them and it was easy to forget that.

Tanya didn’t know how to bridge the divide that had formed in their house, she could start by telling Anthony that she appreciates him, ask Dennis about his music… Maybe see if Megan wanted to go to the park after school? She felt exhausted from her day and the weight of the week ahead of her. Maybe tomorrow-

Her eyes snapped to attention as Vince suddenly hit the brakes, she didn’t need to ask why. Red and blue lights flash across the snow barely perceptible against the blinding light as desperate men battle the flames that engulf her home. Her shaking hands struggle with her seat belt as she frantically exits the car, Vince is somewhere behind her as she runs; searching for the faces of her family. A man, she doesn’t care who, stops her. “Miss Clarke, I’m sorry, there’s nothing that could be done.” Her heart is pounding in her ears, she knew the house was lost why was he telling her that? She pushed past him, they had to be here. She doesn’t register the looks of pity in her neighbours’ eyes as she looked for them. An open door burned brightly before her, as if answering an inaudible call she stepped towards it; she needed to tell them-

Vince threw both his arms around her, turning into lead. She fell to her knees, hot tears seared her face; he shielded her in his embrace as he whispered to her.

She couldn’t recall being led away, nor neighbours offering her a place to stay, she just held onto Vince, her mind turning over. Did I say goodbye when I left for work? She tried and tried to remember, to prove that she hadn’t left in anger or… But all that came was her and Vince sitting at an intersection, if she had just gone straight home…

The reports said the fire was caused by a child’s toy left too close to the stove, Mom had been trapped in the bathroom; Tanya knew the doors stuck. The ceiling had collapsed, the coroner lied that her father’s death had been quick… The less she thought of what happened to Dennis… Anthony, he was with Megan, He was always a good kid…

--

Tanya stood in front of the mirror, smoothing out the surface of her clothes. She had seen the sleek black dress in town a few times but it wasn’t in her budget. She hadn’t anywhere to wear it… In another life she would have been overjoyed to own it, her eyes were dull; she couldn’t remember the first funeral she went to…

Vince’s stuff was packed up in boxes, everything she owned was new. Numbly she thought, she was cursed with everything she wanted, no matter how small or petty and it had cost her everything she should have held dear.

[kindheartedgummybears]

Random sad before bed thought: do you think the reason Taylor/Tabitha's eyes are brown is because Anthony forgot Tanya's eye color?

[blubary]

Sun & Moon.

Just wanted to draw something cute for Vince and Tanya

[best-supermassive-character]

Joe Roberts x Charlie Anderson

1. There's really no reason as to why this pairing exists exactly but it's one of favorites for two characters we just don't see much.

Tanya Clarke x Vince Barnes (Vinya)

1. Despite only having minimal screentime in the games prologue they leave a big impact throughout the whole game, the lost potential, the "what could have been" sticks like a ghost, Vince still brings flowers to Tanya's grave 50 years later and there's something hauntingly beautiful and bittersweet about them that just fits with the games themes wonderfully 

[hannahhook7744]

Hey Little Hope Fandom!

I'm trying to make a list of hobbies and info about The Clarkes (Plus Vince) and need a bit help.

If I missed anything let me know in the comments down below.

Here's what I got so far.

James:

Born on April 8, 1929.

Died on January 17, 1972.

Factory Worker at Ravenden Textiles Factory.

Worked with Vince.

Married Anne at 19.

He adopted all 4 of the kids.

He likes sports and darts.

May have had a bit of a drinking problem.

His middle name started with T.

42 when he died.

Has a temper.

Didn't approve of Tanya and Vince dating.

Worried about the factory closing alot and thought the kids would be fine, though he did tell Anthony to look out for Megan due to Anne's worrying.

Anne:

Born on February 12, 1931

Died on January 17, 1972.

Married James at 17.

40 when she died.

Was unable to have biological children.

Worried about the kids alot. Megan especially.

Didn't approve of Tanya and Vince dating.

Had a book on parenting.

Was frustrated with James.

Looked to the reverend for help after reaching her wit’s end with Megan. 

Tanya:

Born on August 22, 1949.

Died on January 17, 1972.

22  when she died.

Middle name started with A.

Hated Little Hope and wanted to get away.

Practiced Paganism. 

Dated Vince Barnes.

Yelled at Megan for playing with matches once.

Poured coffee on a handsy guy at work.

Was a waitress. 

Had coworkers named Murray and Jeannie.

Painted stars on a tire swing with her dad when she was ten. 

Liked Jewelry. 

Gets frustrated easily.

Owned a diary.

Was miserable at home.

Calls Megan M and a living hell.

Drunk whiskey before.

Likes bowling and burgers.

Might have shared a room with Megan.

Dennis:

Born on April 29th,1951.

Died on  January 17, 1972.

Was 20 when he died.

His middle name started with F. 

Didn’t trust Vince.

Was a band guitarist.

Had tons of records and was a big fan of music.

He might have been adopted first.

Also may have been a thief based on a one off joke but maybe not.

Calls Megan bigfoot.

His band had posters.

He participated in a concert. 

His band was a rock band.

Played rugby and maybe football.

He won several awards. 

Anthony:

Was born on either 1953 or 1954. Exact date is unknown.

18 at the time of the fire.

Became a bus driver after his family died.

Is depressed and suicidal. 

Tanya calls him ‘Mr. Knight in Shining Armor’.

Was annoyed with his parents’ fighting and his dad’s drinking as well as with how everyone treated Megan.

He resents Megan after their family’s deaths. 

Built a doll in jail to remember Megan by.

Got burnt in the fire.

Was the second youngest of the family.

May have a fear of being left behind and might feel left out by his family.

Is traumatized after the fire.

Was fond of the witch trials.

Has mental health issues.

Was blamed for the fire.

Was helpful to the family.

Got along great with Vince before the fire.

Shared a room with Dennis.

His middle name was not revealed.

Played darts and may have played baseball or basketball.



Megan:

Born on June 16th,1960.

Died on January 27th, 1972.

Was 11, almost 12, when she died.

Her middle name started with R.

She was a problem child.

She had a history of playing with matches.

Was called M and the little princess by Tanya,

She was resented by a lot of people in the family.

Was mentored by the reverend for months.

Was the youngest.

Had a doll.

Became rebellious and felt like her family didn’t care about her.

May have read Tanya’s diary.

Watches tv.

Is called Big foot by Dennis. 

Has mental health issues or may be able to talk to ghosts.

Was scared of the reverend.

Art was her best subject.

Had a C average and had an F in history, writing, science, and physical education.

Was resentful towards her parents.

Vince:

Factory Worker at Ravenden Textiles Factory.

Worked with James.

Has a temper.

Tanya’s boyfriend.

Has a nice car everyone is jealous of.

Likes whiskey, western movies, burgers, and bowling. 

Plays dumb but is actually really smart.

Practiced Paganism. 

Never got over Tanya and drank a lot after her death. 

Got in trouble at work because of it.

Visits little hope after it closed down in 1979.

Wasn’t that much older than Tanya based on his looks.

Became depressed after Tanya died.

Abandoned his car after carving a sun into it and rides a creaky bike.

Took care of Tanya’s grave.

Got along with Anthony before the fire.

He drinks the brand of beer ‘singing nickel’. 

Played pool/darts with Anthony before.

If you can think of any hobbies I missed let me know please. I'm trying to write some fics and want a better feel on the characters and would hate to miss something. Please and thank you. Even if it's just one off things the characters have said when Anthony was hallucinating them.

[qusok]

I just checked, in that pairing tournament we have three little hope pairings (which is only 1/16????), and guess what?

THEY ALL ARE LOSING???

That's disrespect, right here

I want all of them to pass on to the next round 😭😭 I voted for two of them (would've been three if not for Clarachel, but it was a tough one)

Wdym Daylor is losing to The Curator x Dr. Hill???????????

[delurkr]

Dennis, but he's particularly maladjusted and third-wheeling Tanya and Vince's relationship hard in a no-fire timeline

[infectedladybug]

Me after @thebladedancer1158 said they love Little Hope (I've been begging for him to play a game by Supermassive Games for a year)

[writtenjewels]

Mourning Lilies

Hope-tober Day 17 (I know this is three in a row featuring Tanya, but with prompts like these, how can I not?)

Vince was careful as he wheeled himself along the road. Not out of concern for his safety or his bicycle, but because of the delicate bouquet he bought at the store. He couldn't believe it when he found them. Fresh flowers at this time of year was rare. And for the selection to include these... He didn't put much stock in signs and fate anymore, but seeing them still made him smile.

Vince rolled to a stop in front of the cemetery gate. He didn't bother chaining his bike; he was the only one who came through here. Taking the bouquet, he headed up the familiar path to the Clarke family plot.

"Look what I found," he announced, holding up the flowers. He pictured Tanya smiling at him and his heart ached. He remembered explaining to her the meaning of these flowers.

"Lilies stand for purity and innocence."

"That doesn't sound like me at all," Tanya remarked with amusement. Vince smiled with her.

"It also means rebirth."

"That one I like," Tanya decided. "It means that no matter what, we'll come back to each other."

The memory brought tears to Vince's eyes. Over forty years later and she still hadn't come back. He wondered what she would say if he knew he was wasting his life here waiting for her.

"One more year," he promised as he put the lilies before her grave. Maybe seeing them out of season was her way of reaching him. He would keep waiting a little longer.

[tatjana-fantasy]

Day 16: Hippie Junk

This was originally going to be a depressing chapter, but I wasn't happy with it, so I changed it :) Btw, Jeannie is one of Tanya's co-workers ^^

16 – Hippie Junk (Jeannie)

When it came to birthday presents, no one could beat Jeannie. She always found the perfect present for the people she loved, and was happy to help others find it, too. It was a matter of observation and digging around yourself, until the birthday child’s true passion was revealed. And honestly, for Jeannie – outgoing, charming and very persistent – it was even easy. For as long as she could remember, birthdays had always been her passion.

Naturally, she was very happy when Vince asked her for help. “I don’t know what I should get Tanya,” he confessed. “Maybe I should know because she’s my girlfriend, but I’m at a real loss here. Can you help me out?”

Jeannie beamed. “Of course! I think I already have an idea. You both practice pagan magic, don’t you?”

Vince nodded, his fingers brushed the sun charm around his neck. Jeannie tilted her head, thinking. “I assume you already gifted Tanya a moon charm?” He nodded. “What else does she have?” To her delight, Tanya only possessed some jewelry she got from him and her family, but nothing that showed her pagan beliefs. Which naturally meant that some extra accessories would be the perfect present for her.

With some help from Vince, Jeannie assembled a little gift box that consisted of a wooden crescent moon (carved by Vince), some bracelets (provided by her), a few rune stones (bought in Little Hope’s museum shop) and a bunch of magazines (also bought in Little Hope’s museum shop). To Jeannie, it looked more like a hippie than a pagan box, but Vince was happy with the result and thanked her about a thousand times. “You’re a real life-saver, Jeannie.”

That was clearly an exaggeration, but when Vince reported a few days later that Tanya had been overjoyed by his present, Jeannie felt quite proud for choosing a perfect present yet again.

Next year, she would get Tanya something even better.

[danu2203]

GIVE ME THEM MUTHA FUCKING ROCKING HILLBILLY BLUES, DAMMIT

LISTENING FOR THE WEEK

TAMMY WYNETT, LYLE LOVETT, DELBERT MCLINTON, TANYA TUCKER, VINCE GILL, DWIGHT YOAKUM...

[108garys]

Heavenly bodies ☀ 🌙

For Vince's fanon birthday(mine ✨) I have again returned to the concept of celestial Vinya, I wanted the pose to mimic the moon attached to the sun, also I gotta with the fabulous majestic(conveniently placed) hair, which also lowkey references the potential love spell in the way hair is involved and Vince is being enveloped by her hair so a lot going on(also Vince's right buttcheek is on display so there's that too ���)

@kassiekole22 @delurkr @ctrvpani @tinynightmarewoman

@blubary @eframschweigersskincells @conra

[kindheartedgummybears]

guess who got bored and decided to color-swatch most of the lh characters

now obviously take all of this with a grain of salt since we all know color-picking from screenshots and models isn't the best way to get their skin tone due to color theory and color-picking being pixel but pixel but its the general kind of skin tone they have so <3

all images sourced from HariboStixx on DeviantArt.

[blubary]

Sun and Moon

The Sun represents Vince and The Moon represents Tanya.

I kind of thought of tarot cards and then Vince and Tanya and then sun and moon, so I drew this!

The drawings were based on their keychains in the game. Hard to find a good picture of Vince’s keychain but it worked out! (and of course, Tanya’s too.)

My advice for trying to find a good reference: Just watch a playthrough and take a screenshot lol

[best-supermassive-character]

Conrad x Fliss DuBois

1. They're perfect for each other. Fliss brings out the good in Conrad throughout the whole game

Conrad x Brad Smith (Conbrad)

1. :3 i like them

2. They are adorable and Brad is so fucking cute around Conrad. Why wouldn't you ship it???

3. let's pop your cherry bradical

4. First of all, the ship name is the best. Second, omgg the dynamic of these two😩😩

nothing gayer than two bros drinking a cold one together

Tanya Clarke x Vince Barnes (Vinya)

1. Despite only having minimal screentime in the games prologue they leave a big impact throughout the whole game, the lost potential, the "what could have been" sticks like a ghost, Vince still brings flowers to Tanya's grave 50 years later and there's something hauntingly beautiful and bittersweet about them that just fits with the games themes wonderfully 

[radiomaxmusic]

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