#Zadira

[wally-b-feed]

[ambelle]

I've noticed people who claim to love core 4 and Graysonfam completely ignore Kory's relationship with Gar and Rachel. Especially Rachel. I don't get that like wth is that about?

She's only relevant to some people as a sex object for Dick and that's it. Just be badass and have sex with Dick. Only Donna and Rachel truly get him. They ignore that she's Dick's best friend. They also ignore the emotional support she provides for Rachel and Gar and is given in return. Rachel is why Kory stayed in season 2. She called Kory "her person". Kory and Gar also have a special bond and he was devasted when he thought she died.

She matters to them just as much as Dick does. She always has.

[lady-stirling]

Sorry this is so long, but I can’t stop thinking about that random Christmas scene in the Titans finale. It seemed so out of place. However, while down in the rabbit hole it occurred to me 😂 Given that DK get together at the end of the series finale but we know now Mar’i was coming S5. What if that scene was actually supposed to be the ending scene for S4 and a setup for S5? The house they were all in looked like Wayne Manor, but could’ve been one of Bruce’s mansions (that DK moved to, perhaps in Bludhaven, to be closer to Rachel 😉) They’re all getting together for the holidays. Gar is back from the Red, Conner and Krypto come in from Metropolis. Tim is with his family in Gotham. It’s also a call back to DK being a couple and living domestically in Caul’s Folly. I know that Rachel’s hair is dark again, but it was dark in the future vision Zadira showed Kory of the team and Mar’i in the park for her birthday party too. Kory’s jewelry makes it seem like it was in the past (and the auto description said it was in the past) but after sacrificing herself Kory got her fire powers back so it wouldn’t be a stretch for her to use her old jewelry. The story about the star and baby Jesus I thought was tied to Kory’s rebirth in the finale, but it could also serve to foreshadow baby Mar’i coming #NightStar In that case, DK being all hugged up makes more sense as well!

You have a point! Would be an awesome setup and now we won't have it!!!!!!!!!!!!!😭😭😭😭 (and honestly, even if it didn't make sense I loved having at least a few seconds of them acting domestically, it makes me cry thinking what we could have had in a whole season of them like that T_T).

My brain still thinks we're waiting for another season. I still can't digest that this was their last season. Probably I'll never will T_T

[usafphantom2]

Explained: Lockheed Martin delivers pod-sized laser energy weapon to USAF; what is it?

Lockheed Martin has delivered a LANCE system to the Air Force Research Laboratory of the US Air Force for operational testing. What is this energy weapon, and why is this development significant?

Concept image of a LANCE pod mounted on an F-16 fighter aircraft. (Image courtesy: Lockheed Martin)

What is this energy weapon, known as Laser Advancements of Next-Generation Compact Environments (LANCE), and what are its features? Why is this development significant? What impact will it have on future battlefields? The Indian Express explains.

According to a Lockheed Martin executive quoted by the US website, the LANCE system is one-sixth the size of the other laser energy systems being developed by the company.

Why is this development significant?

The development is significant as it is an acknowledgement that efforts to reduce the size of the laser energy weapon have been successful, and it is now ready to be tested after being mounted on an aircraft.

The fact that the size of the energy weapon has been reduced to that of a pod which can be mounted on a fighter aircraft, or any aircraft for that matter, is an important development.

This laser weapon will give the USAF the capability of shooting down incoming anti-aircraft missiles, thus giving it a crucial edge over its adversaries.

Breaking Defense quoted a Lockheed Martin executive as saying that LANCE is the “smallest, lightest high energy laser of its power class that Lockheed Martin has built to date”. The executive was further quoted as saying it is a critical benchmark in developing an operational laser weapon system in the airborne domain.

While the energy weapon has been developed by Lockheed Martin, the beam control system has been developed by Northrop Grumman, and the pod which will be mounted on an aircraft has been developed by Boeing.

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What are the implications of LANCE in future battlefields?

While LANCE has been reduced in size for operational use on aircraft, the system can definitely be put to use on a variety of platforms on land and at sea.

At present, LANCE has been manufactured for a defensive role. However, this research could be furthered to develop an offensive weapon, one that could not only shoot down aircraft and drones, but also be mounted atop ground- and sea-based mobile platforms for offensive roles.

Which countries are actively pursuing development of laser energy weapons?

Apart from the US, several other countries have robust laser energy weapon development programmes. This includes China, Russia, Israel, Germany, France and India.

Israel recently tested its laser weapon to shoot down a drone from the ground.

Russia, meanwhile, said it had tested a laser weapon — Zadira — in Ukraine recently, a claim dismissed by western powers.

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While Chinese Navy ships have been photographed with energy weapons onboard, the US Navy officially tested one such system some years back.

India, too, is developing a directed energy weapon named DURGA II, which stands for Directed Unrestricted Ray-Gun Array. It is said to be a light energy weapon of 100 kilowatt capacity.

[sapsan-hobbyhorses]

My roan blue quarter horse Grom Zadira (translation: Thunder the Bully) on winter photoshoot. The pinto near him on second pic is Octoberfest.

Grom was given to me on my birthday by my dear friend and hobbyhorse maker, Alisa. It was her first work with "quarter horse" sewing pattern. And o think it was her first time making western bridles. Love the bead decorations :3

Truly, Zadira is one of a kind horse.

[mustela28nivalis]

Nicknames for borzois

From time immemorial, it has been customary for borzois to give nicknames that carry a certain semantic and emotional load. These traditions continue to this day. True, the “theme” of nicknames has changed significantly over time.

Since past centuries, the speed, vigilance and dexterity of these dogs have traditionally been reflected in the nicknames of borzois: Bystryy(fast), Veter(wind), Veterok(breeze), Vikhr'(whirlwind), Zorkyy(sharp-sighted), Krylat(winged), Lovkiy(dexterous), Polyot(flight), Prytkiy(quick), Bystra(female version of fast), Lyotka(flying), Krylatka(female version of winged), Provorka(agile), Pul'ka(bullet), Rezva(frisky), Shustra(nimble).

The nicknames given by the names of birds echo this theme: Berkut(golden eagle), Krechet(gyrfalcon), Korshun(kite), Sokol(falcon), Oryol(eagle), Strepet(little bustard), Golubka(female pigeon), Ptashka(birdie), Chayka(gull).

One of the indispensable qualities of the old Russian borzois - anger towards the beast - was reflected in the nicknames: Zver'(beast), Zlobach(vicious), Lyutyy(fierce), Svirep(ferocious), Lyutaya(female version of fierce), Tiranka(female tyrant).

A very peculiar approach of ancient hunters to the names of borzois is visible in the use of imperative verbs: Dogonyay(catch up), Doyezzhay(reach),Zamechay(notice), Nakryvay(cover), Porazhay(hit), Primechay(take notice), Raskiday(scatter), Sokrushay(crush), Khvatay(grab). Thus, hope was expressed for the future outstanding qualities of the dog.

Often the nickname was supposed to reflect the prowess and courage of the dog, which, of course, does not give the beast a descent during the persecution: Karay(punish), Katay(ride), Obizhay(offend), Nalyot(raid), Pobedim(win), Udaloy(daring), Shvyrok(throw), Nalyotka(female version of raid), Otvaga(courage), Raskida(female version of scatter), Slava(glory), Udalaya(female version of daring).

Oriental nicknames have always been quite popular with Russian borzois: Abrek(is a North Caucasian term used for a lone North Caucasian warrior living a partisan lifestyle outside power and law and fighting for a just cause), Agakhan(is a title held by the Imām of the Nizari Ismāʿīli Shias), Alan(In honor of a nomadic tribe in Asia), Anchar(antiaris), Bulat( 1)male name of Persian origin, which was borrowed by the Turkic peoples. The etymological meaning of the name is "steel". From the Turks, the name Bulat came to Rus', where it was used before the spread of Christianity. 2) is a type of steel alloy known in Russia from medieval times), Kuchum(was the last Khan of Siberia who ruled from 1563 to 1598), Lezgin(In honor of the Dagestan people, one of the indigenous people of the Caucasus), Nayan(was a prince of the Borjigin royal family of the Mongol Empire), Sultan, Turkmen(are a Turkic ethnic group native to Central Asia), Shaitan, Gulji(Presumably a goat), Fatma(Arabian woman name).This partly indirectly confirms the hypothesis of the eastern route of penetration of sighthounds into Russia. Well, after quite a lot of oriental sighthounds were brought in the 19th century, as already noted, the number of such nicknames naturally increased.

Many nicknames displayed character traits, one might say, desirable for a borzoi: Azarnoy(venturous), Nakhal(smart aleck), Razboy(robbery), Retivyy(mettled), Smelyy(brave), Buyana(brawl), Zadira(bully), Nagla(Insolent), Plutovka(cheat), Shel'ma(rogue), Shalun'ya(naughty). And this approach is understandable and traditional.

However, among modern nicknames, characteristics that are not very desirable for a greyhound began to appear more and more often: Dikar'(savage), Dobryak(kindley), Dikarka( female version of savage), Laska(caress), Nedotroga(touchy), Tikhonya(cuiet).Of course, the owners have always cherished and protected their dogs.

And an indicator of this attitude are the nicknames that emphasize the value of the dog: Bestsen(priceless), Dorogoy(dear), Podar(gift), Lyubim(loved), Serdechnyy (hearty), Yakhont(one of the obsolete names for the red and blue jewelry minerals corundum), Almazka(diamond), Biryuza(turquoise), Brasletka(bracelet), Nagrada(award), Serebryanka(silver), Yashma(jasper).

The spectacular appearance of sighthounds, especially Russian borzois with their luxurious coat, impresses even the inexperienced. And it is not for nothing that a fairly large number of nicknames, both in the past and now, emphasize this beauty. Here are just a few of them: Krasavchik(handsome), Ladnyy(fine), Prigozhay(comely), Blyostka(Glitter), Divnaya(marvelous), Igrushka(toy), Krasa(beauty), Krasotka(beauty).

In our times, nicknames taken from the names of plants of our homeland have become widespread among borzois: Bagul'nik(Labrador tea), Klyon(Maple), Kovyl'(feather grass), Lyutik(buttercup), Shalfey(sage), Beryozka(Birch), Yolka(Christmas tree), Kalina(guelder rose), Medunitsa(lungwort), Melissa(lemon balm).

As well as lakes, rivers and other geographical names of Russia: Baikal, Valdai, Don, Sayan, Angara, Volga, Katun.

Borzois, like some other domestic breeds of hunting dogs, often have nicknames that reflect natural phenomena: Grom(thunder), Iney(hoarfrost), Rassvet(dawn), Tuman(fog), Volna(wave), Groza(thunderstorm), Dymka(mist), Metel'(blizzard), Purga(snowstorm).

It can be seen under the impression that the Russian nobility was engaged in hunting with borzois in past centuries, a lot is now found among borzois and "titled persons": Barin, Knyaz', Sudar', Tsarevich, Tsar, Boyarynya, Grafinya(Countess), Knyazhna, Printsessa(Princess).

Borzois are considered an ancient Russian breed, the personification of old times. And, probably, the appearance of nicknames that came from legends, fairy tales and from the names of historical figures is connected with this: Berendey, Yermak, Kudiyar, Leshiy, Orlov, Sadko, Bylina, Skazka, Snegurochka.

[luismiguelezcurrarondon]

🔴 PERESVET Y ZADIRA 🔴 ARMAS LASER RUSAS COMBATEN EN UCRANIA 🔴 BUEN VIDEO VEANLO,AMIGOS, AMIGAS

[mndvx]

The Blood Moon is upon us. If you don't kill him now, that is the fate that awaits you. Do you want to lose all your friends? Do you want the entire world swallowed whole because you insist on defending a stranger? TITANS – Inside Man (S04E05) ››› Mame-Anna Diop as Koriand'r / Starfire ››› Joseph Morgan as Sebastian Sanger ››› Teagan Croft as Rachel Roth / Raven ››› Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama as Zadira

[totamil3]

📰 'Peresvet' மற்றும் 'Zadira': ரஷ்யாவின் புதிய லேசர் ஆயுதங்கள் பற்றி நமக்கு என்ன தெரியும் | உலக செய்திகள்

📰 ‘Peresvet’ மற்றும் ‘Zadira’: ரஷ்யாவின் புதிய லேசர் ஆயுதங்கள் பற்றி நமக்கு என்ன தெரியும் | உலக செய்திகள்

உக்ரைன் மீதான அதன் கொடூரமான போரில் சக்திவாய்ந்த லேசர் ஆயுதங்களைப் பயன்படுத்தியதாக ரஷ்யா வெள்ளிக்கிழமை கூறியது; உக்ரேனியப் படைகளால் ஏவப்பட்ட ட்ரோன்களை எரிக்க ‘அடுத்த தலைமுறை’ ஆயுதங்கள் பயன்படுத்தப்பட்டதாக மாஸ்கோ கூறியது. பயன்படுத்தப்பட்ட ஆயுதங்களில் 2018 ஆம் ஆண்டில் விளாடிமிர் புடின் முதன்முதலில் அறிவிக்கப்பட்ட மொபைல் லேசர் அமைப்பு இருப்பதாக நம்பப்படுகிறது, மேலும் இது சுற்றுப்பாதையில் இருக்கும்…

[nightglider124]

Honestly?? I have already forgotten all of what happened in that episode aside from the pure adorableness that was the Kory vision.

Like that whole scene was so frickin’ cute? It gave me actual life??

I need Dick and Kory to realise they have both seen their lil munchkin and have a conversation about it? Like excuse me, pls guys.

[ambelle]

Hey Guys! In celebration of Valentine's Day I want to challenge you all to share why you ship DickKory. Would be a fun way to flood the tag if you arent busy doing the fic challenge. What do you like about the characters as individuals and why you think they are better ~together~ ?

I'll start

I started shipping DickKory when I read some of the New Teen Titans run. But it's the TV version that really made me fall in love with them.

Dick comes across as mean and standoffish when we meet him. In reality, he was just sad. He thought he was a screw-up who deserved to be alone and his "friends" agreed. Every time they saw him they reminded him that he wasn't good enough and that he was a danger to others. But Kory told him sure you have issues but so does everyone else. We can figure it out together. She brought him out of his shell and he's always able to smile when she's around. Even during his lowest moments being near her makes him happier.

Kory on the other hand was completely lost when we met her. But even with amnesia, her first instinct was to protect Rachel and later Gar. When she got her memories back she tapped into an almost robotic state which we find out later is a result of her being trained to operate without emotions. But that's not Kory. As Zadira explains she's always rebelled and has always been emotional, kind, and empathetic. It makes her a terrible assassin and soldier but an incredible friend. Dick could have turned his back on her when she attacked Rachel; instead, he ran after her and defended her. Because he knows Kory. Dick gave Kory the space to be herself and be free. No one else in her life let her do that.

Their similarities are why they clicked so quickly despite being at odds when they met. Kory saw through Dick's tough-guy act and knew he just needed someone who cared to offer him help. Rather than shun him or allow him to push her away, she offered him genuine friendship. With Kory she got the to be herself around him. She got to exist without any rules or expectations. 💙💜

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[kory-dany]

I have seen a couple posts defending Dick's response of 'I don't know' and his reasons for not telling Kory about his vision. I completely agree with all of those posts. However, I am posting this to highlight Kory's reaction and why I believe the dickkory scene in 4x06 might be one of her most vulnerable.

I disagree with people who don't like the scene. I think it represents dickkory really well and demonstrates this frustrating, at times, dynamic they've had since season 1.

Kory has always been the more emotionally intelligent one between them both. However, I think there are two topics Kory finds hard to talk about and deal with in her usual straightforward way; her powers and her relationship with Dick.

In season 1, Kory made it her mission to get Dick to open up to her. Partially for her own amusement and partly because she was curious about him. She has never been afraid to call him out on his shit and push him to recognise his emotions. In a way, she has been this emotional beacon for Dick since the beginning. However, Kory only ever guides Dick when the feelings he is figuring out are about himself, his past, or whatever trouble the team is in. She has never tried to push him to express how he feels about them as something more.

I think this is because even though Kory is strong and self-assured, just like Dick clearly has these insecurities about whether Kory would even want to try again. So too, Kory is scared about whether he wants a romantic future with her. And if I am being honest, I can't blame her. So many people don't recognise just how much bullshit Kory has had to put up with because she cares about Dick.

I am not blaming Dick for the state of their relationship; they've had so much to deal with, and I understand why neither of them has tried to pursue anything. However, Kory has had to deal with Richard's dismissiveness in Gotham, his regression into his past self, and his rekindling with Barbra. With everything Kory had to witness in Gotham, it's fair to say that she probably lost some hope of them rekindling.

But now, fast forward to season 4, Dick is better. He is more involved with the team, attentive, and co-leading with Kory. He's a better Dick than when he was in Gotham. However, He is still hardheaded Dick Grayson, and even after everything, he still doesn't "believe" in prophecies, visions, and destiny.

All things Kory does believe. But now imagine being Kory and listening to Dick continuously go on about how none of it is real. How all of it is bullshit and how they shouldn't take the book and everything else seriously. Only for her to have a vision, a vision of their future, a vision Zadira is saying is her destiny. Any hope Kory might have lost came back at that moment because she does believe, no matter Dick's cynicism. And because it is a future that she knows deep down, she wants.

But then Rachel tells her that Dick also had the same vision, that he also saw their little girl. This whole situation isn't heartbreaking for Kory just because he didn't tell her. It's painful because she has had to listen to Dick dismiss any chance of visions and destiny being real all week. But now she knows he has been saying all of this after experiencing and seeing the same thing she did.

Now onto the conversation they had this episode. I don't think Kory wanted to speak to Dick; like I stated earlier, how Kory handles her relationship with Dick differs significantly from how she handles other aspects of her life. I think some of the reasons why Kory hasn't initiated a conversation with Dick about them and the status of their relationship is that she doesn't want to push him when he's not ready. Additionally, I think she wants him to do it. She doesn't want to be his emotional guide when it comes to them; I think she wants to be fought for and chosen.

But she had to initiate the conversation this episode because if she didn't, Richard never would. Although he is far better than season 3 Dick, he is still emotionally constipated and scared of what it all means. However, how the conversation goes fits them very well. Kory doesn't go in with an antagonistic attitude (not that I expected her to), nor does she actually express her thoughts on it. Although she initiated the conversation, she seemed to want Dick to lead it (again, she is guiding him). Even during their discussion, Dick dismisses destiny. And where most people would probably feel defeated by this continuous dismissal and not say anything. Kory still tells dick about her vision of Mar'i. I think she still decided to tell him because she is an optimist, and I think she still had hope that no matter his beliefs in destiny, Dick believes in their vision and that he possibly wants it.

However, Dick doesn't react the way she wants him to. Even though his response might be honest, it reaffirms why she never wanted to be the one who started a discussion like this. (This discussion about Mar'i is more than just 'oh, we had a shared vision.' It is literally everything they have been avoiding bubbling over). I think to Kory; Dick's response, coupled with him saying destiny isn't real, is the final thing that makes her give up. This is why she finished the conversation spitting his words back in his face. I think unintentionally, Dick confirms to Kory that he doesn't want them to try again.

This scene is heartbreaking because Kory doesn't precisely speak her mind on the situation. But it is so evident that she is asking Dick to reassure her, to tell her that this thing she has been sitting patiently for (the two of them together) will happen. That he wants it to happen. This is one of the most vulnerable scenes she has had. And even though the scene isn't that long and the dialogue isn't that heavy, it says and expresses so much. This is why I can't understand the dislike for this scene; within such a short conversation, both Dick and Kory are emotionally exposed to each other and to us; Kory is left seeing Dicks shame and uncertainty. While Dick has to witness Kory's anger and hurt.

[ambeauty]

Reasons why I feel like Dick and Kory can kiss at the end of Part 1 and it won’t ruin their relationship progression:

- They’ve been doing this flimsy flirty dance for months (years? Who knows with titans math)! And y’all are grown ass adults. You know what time it is, and the desperate circumstances are here!

- The first two episodes show how close and comfortable they have become with each other since leaving Gotham. Dick telling Kory to be careful when going to question Lex and admitting to Kory that he was scared was major character development and displays of subtle affection through protectiveness and vulnerability.

- In the same realm, Kory was a lot more physically affectionate with him than she’s ever been since what 105? She clearly feels more comfortable in their dynamic and with him as person.

- Dick has seen his desires with Kory and Kory has seen her destiny or desires with Dick. Although I don’t think there will be time to discuss those visions in 406. Kory could tell him why she let Sebastian go and what Zadira attempted to manipulate her with. If they do bond over these visions, I don’t feel like it would be premature.

- Ultimately I think some physical form of affection is coming, likely a hug, but if a kiss happens who am I to complain or to say it wasn’t built up enough or it wasn’t great storytelling.

Dick’s feelings for Kory have been building up for 3 seasons and I believe Kory has always had a soft spot for Dick, they just needed to clear up their pasts. If he decides to kiss her on the forehead or cheek or even briefly on the lips in a moment of heightened concern, I’m not sure there would be any harm there and it would probably be natural. Or maybe she plants a little small kiss on his neck! A girl can dream! Oo he could apologize for not listening to her visions before.

This isn’t one of my fics though so I’ll take my little hug and be satisfied 🤣 And try not to breakdown too bad with the wait for Part ✌🏾

Happy Midseason Finale Week!!!💜💙

[feaap]

zadira showing kory and dick celebrating their baby's birthday with the kids in a super happy and cute moment just to manipulate kory to kill sebatian was really cruel

[shelbbswrites]

Tell us your DK rambles!! I fear we may need them to get through the upcoming hiatus…

Okay, DickKory Nation, I just rewatched the scene (as if I really needed to, as if I don't have it memorized already) to give my proper thoughts without forgetting anything. And prepare yourself; this is going to be a long post. I can't help it!

So, for context, the birthday scene/dream comes on the heels of Kory learning -- or remembering, I should say -- that her order must rise to stop the chaos. Zadira tests Kory to show that Kory will use her powers as a defense but not an offense, and maybe she should change that since Zadira has seen the destruction that Sebastian will bring, presumably, as Brother Blood.

"He will bring the end of days. I've seen it, and you must, too," is Zadira's line that leads us -- and Kory -- into the dreamscape.

The direction of this sequence is breathtaking. The light flares, the whispy, whimsical energy of it all, the saturated colors, the echoing voices, the hopeful score -- the execution is SO WELL DONE.

And Kory looking onto the scene with such joy in her eyes only to find the Kory in the scene looking back at her. The acknowledgment of what can be -- what will be. The family being together, too? It's not only about Kory, Dick, and Mar'i being a family. Because they are. It's about Dick, Kory, Mar'i, Gar, Rachel, and Tim being a family. Because they are. They're all there together for Mar'i's 4th birthday, and that matters. The implications of that occasion matter, which is why Zadira shows Kory this specific vision -- prophecy if you will.

It's such an intimate scene, and the script and the direction lend themselves to that beautifully. The way Dick looks at Kory while he holds Mar'i. Their Mar'i. It breaks my heart wide open because I want this for them. I need this for them. And so does Kory.

That's why it's so crushing when reality sets in and Kory is left alone at that birthday party. That red balloon floats up to the sky as Kory reels from that whiplash of going from that unbridled joy and overwhelming love to deep anxiety and sadness when she's left alone. Just like that, Kory loses what could be and what should be.

And, still, when she comes to in the Elko diner, she doesn't turn on Sebastian. She doesn't decimate him or blame him. Instead, Kory protects him and fights for him. Even though doing so could mean she loses everything and everyone.

"Your destiny was sealed in the stars long ago. You were never meant to save Sebastian. You were born to kill him."

And yet, Kory cannot rationalize killing someone who has done nothing wrong. Zadira expresses the need to do so before Sebastian brings the end of everything, but Kory can't. She won't. It's a stark difference from where Kory starts the show, as in Titans Season 1. She came to Earth to kill Trigon and Rachel. Now, Rachel is the one who stands by Kory's side, holding her up as Kory vows to stand in defiance of a destiny that means killing an innocent person.

This entire sequence exemplifies Kory's growth, her love for Rachel, her trust in Rachel's belief in Sebastian, Kory's evolving opinion of worth and free will, and Kory's complicated relationship with her Tamaranean duty. It's so much, and it comes up against a scene of tranquility and family and love, and they clash in a kaleidoscope of internal and external conflict. It's a great story.

Titans frequently struggles to find balance in plot-driven and character-driven stories, but this combines them in such an intriguing way that I cannot wait to see what comes next.

[3wishesandthensome]

Ever since finding out they’re going to have a conversation about Mar’i, I’ve been hyper fixating on what it would look like. Here’s my version of how I think it could go:

“Listen, I need to talk to you about something” she pulls him to the side, so only he can hear her.

He doesn’t say anything, but he’s looking at her intently, ready to hear what she has to say.

“Zadira showed me a version of the future, a future that we might lose if we don’t stop Sebastian.” Kory is hesitant to continue, knowing she is going to have to reveal a vulnerability she’s not entirely comfortable doing with Dick, since they haven’t been intimately involved in a while.

Dick senses her hesitation. “What is it Kory?”

Kory looks intensely into his eyes. “It… it was us. With our family. Rachel, Gar… Tim, Connor… and a little girl. I don’t know her name, but she called you… she called you daddy. She was holding a -“

“A red balloon.” Dick finished her sentence. Dick’s expression was a mix of confusion, relief, and longing. On one hand, he couldn’t believe she had seen her too. He couldn’t believe they both saw the same future together, the same little girl. But on the other hand, he thought it must be a coincidence, nothing set in stone. Just a version of the future they maybe want in their subconscious because of their history and dependence on each other as team leaders.

Kory on the other hand was so shocked she couldn’t speak for a few moments. He saw her too? Could it have been their actual child they created, and not just a trick by Zadira?

“Wait,” Kory stammered. “You saw her too?”

Dick waited a moment before responding, careful with his words. “When I was in the pit, she showed up. Holding a red balloon.”

He was so to the point, Kory was starting to get annoyed. “And what, you didn’t want to say anything? A little Tamaranian girl comes to you calling you Daddy and you didn’t think to mention it?”

Dick continues to give Kory his intense, stubborn Grayson stare, unwavering.

“Unless there’s another Tamarian women you’ve had relations with?” Kory half jokes.

“Just you.” He says matter of fact-ly.

Kory looked away for the first time since their conversation started, but quickly looks back into his eyes when he starts to speak again.

“Look, Kory. I didn’t mention it because we were kind of in the middle of something. Saving Gotham. I didn’t think it was really the time to bring it up.”

“And what about after? Maybe those several hours in that godforsaken RV?”

Dick sighs, not really sure how to justify it any further. He should’ve mentioned it, he knows he should. But not only did he think it wasn’t real, but he also didn’t want it to pressure Kory into a relationship they haven’t had the chance to resurrect on their own time. He wanted them to have a chance to try again, when everything settles down.

Kory doesn’t wait for an answer. Instead she asks, “Is that something that you want?”

Dick is thrown by the question. He lowers his head and asks “What?” even though he heard her, loud and clear.

“Is that something that you would want?” Kory repeats. “That future. The future that we both saw?”

They continue to look into each other’s eyes, recounting those few days when they were together. It feels so long ago. So much has happened since then. But they’ve remained partners. They’ve remained dependent on each other. They remember that conversation they had in bed that last morning. Dick didn’t think they would ever reach a point where he would find who he was and be comfortable enough to share himself with another person, much less a woman he thought so highly of. Is this what he wanted? He knew the answer, but if he admitted it, and it got taken away, he didn’t know if he could recover.

Before he could answer, Gar comes into his visual field, “Guys, we need you, right now.” As quickly as he was there, he was walking away, expecting the two leaders to follow and take care of whatever new emergency was facing them.

Dick turns back to Kory. “We can talk about this later.”

Kory sighs, looking down, knowing they won’t talk about it later. She reluctantly nods, and follows Dick over to the rest of the group.

I hope it’s more involved than that! But knowing our Grayson, I really don’t see him diving deep into anything. Just being really dismissive. What do y’all think? Can’t wait until tomorrow!