DickKory Discourse

random thoughts on Titans Dick + Kory

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Dick when everyone, and Kory, leaves.

vs.

Dick when everyone leaves and Kory stays

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Everyone in casual clothes for bowling night….

And they’re dressed up like they’re on a cute little date.

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Sniper. Wifey.

(@minjajaa tt)

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The contrast.

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It couples wear matching burgundy.

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“Tell Me How to Get Her Back!”

I'm just gonna ignore the symbolism of Dick literally giving Kory his a heart and focus solely on how, after Kory turns to stone, Dick demands Jinx to tell him how to get Kory back.

The distinction between Dick saying tell me how "get her back" instead of "bring her back" is significant.

Bringing her back implies restoring Kory to her original state so she is no longer a statue.

Getting Kory back has a slightly more possessory tone, hinting at his attachment. The moment the spell is cast, Dick is hit with the reality that Kory's suddenly gone. Since leaving Gotham, DickKory is constantly together. We often see the kids hanging out leaving Dick and Kory to grow even closer. Now she’s gone and all he wants is to get Kory back.

When Jinx eventually brings Kory back, Dick quickly rushes to attend to her even though it's apparent that Kory isn't physically harmed.

We've seen Dick's distressed reaction to Kory's departure multiple times before. From his voice cracking as he asks Kory if she's leaving to extending his arm out to her when she drives away or as she leaves the bed.

In this instance, we witness Dick's emotional reaction to "getting her back."

Once back, Kory quickly turns her attention to Jinx so she barely registers the intense eye contact from Dick who genuinely missed her. Even as Kory moves away to regain her composure, Dick’s left hand lingers on her arm, extending the length of time he's able to touch her. His facial expression is soft and comforting.

He's grateful to have gotten Kory back.

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Dick after getting a new Porsche:

“No one is allowed near it…..except for…except for the person who once stole my other Porsche when I wasn’t paying attention….she’s the only one who can sit in my car….thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.”

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An actual Barbie Doll.

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What’s important to note about this moment isn’t the fact that Dick ordered them two milkshakes and was too preoccupied with their conversation to touch his. Never mind that everyone else got sodas in paper cups while DickKory enjoy a traditional date night beverage from a tall fancy glass.

The most critical aspect of this moment is their physical closeness.

Aside from the motel scene in S1, the writers have been overtly intentional in creating physical distance between Dick and Kory. Most of their conversations take place with several feet of space between them. Even in the scene where they share a bed together after the Asylum, they’re maintaining their distance.

Dick and Kory have this theme where their only physical contact is grabbing each other by the arm. She does it to stop Dick from beating up a guy in front of his son. She also touches his arm to comfort him for having to leave suddenly after he confessed his sins to the Titans. Dick grabs Kory’s arm to prevent her from attacking the nuclear family and to keep her from prematurely using her powers in the Asylum tunnels. Touching the arm of the other has been their only means of physical touch (outside of the bedroom) since becoming partners.

This brief moment of Kory comfortably leaning into Dick’s shoulder is new territory for the pair. The fact that they're even sitting close enough for her to easily make physical contact with him is pretty groundbreaking. It’s also quite poetic (and very fitting) that the first time we see them physically close is when Kory leans gently on Dick’s arm as he smiles down at her.

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What I love most about these stills is the softness of their expressions. So much of Dick and Kory’s journey has been laden with the heaviness from stress coupled with trauma from all they’ve had to deal with (both past and present).

But here they’re surrounded by the warm, encompassing glow of the soft lights...just the two of them enjoying the moment.

It feels so light and dreamy and….we deserve this.

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How am I doing?

I’m ok….except for the fact that I can’t stop thinking about how Dick Grayson and Kory Anders both share a love of donuts only he likes his with sprinkles and she prefers jellies.

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"She knows what I think about"

"And what I think about"

"One love, two mouths."

"One love, one house"

"No shirt, no blouse."

"Just us, you find out"

Sweater Weather (TikTok Remix)

I wanted to make a parallel to this post.

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The Slightest Distraction.

Barbara and Dick chit chat as they solidify their plans to attend a gala.

Dick attempts to talk Barbara out of attending the event to no avail. 

He’s been given the task of watching news coverage showcasing The Titans signal.

Dutifully, he complies.

He’s highly focused on the assignment while devouring his sandwich.  

...then she walks in.

Dick’s eyes remain fixated on the screen.  Even as Kory passes him a napkin to wipe away stray crumbs.

...then she giggles.

He tries to quickly return to the matter at hand.

...but he’s been distracted. 

Almost instinctively, a smile emerges as he steals a glance.  

...he can’t help it. 

She’s a distraction.

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Meeting Her Sister.

Dick meeting Blackfire for the first time was interesting to observe.  Prior to Dick entering the room, Kory wrapped up a series of threats aimed at preventing her sister from doing anything reckless. 

The moment we hear Dick’s voice, Kory’s face immediately changes (softens).  

..”didn’t know we had a guest.”

Upon being introduced to Blackfire, Dick doesn’t even acknowledge her as Kory’s sister instead details how Blackfire is actually a cold blooded killer.

“..the one who killed your boyfriend?”

Was he actually her boyfriend, or was Dick over exaggerating Faddie’s relationship with Kory?  What was the reason for the deep sigh and the subtle pause after saying the word boyfriend?  It’s more logical for the audible sigh to happen after referring to her parent’s death but, for Dick, bringing up the man from Kory’s past seemed to have more of an effect on him.  

“..in our kitchen?”

Dick’s choice of words affirmed that this was their home and Blackfire was not welcome.  The smirk at the end further highlights his annoyance of having to be cordial with the individual responsible for much of Kory’s trauma by killing those close to her. 

“..let’s go.”

I wonder if Dick’s original intention was to invite Kory to investigate the crime scene.  Although they work as a team, we typically see Dick doing much of his detective work alone.  Now, all of the sudden, there’s this huge urgency for Kory to go with him to check on a lead? He tells her twice that they need to go...but what’s the urgency? Everyone is dead already.  I feel like this is Dick’s protective mechanism kicking in again.  One thing about Dick is he will protect Kory at all costs.  Blackfire wasn’t an immediate threat to Kory but he understands that Blackfire’s intentions aren’t pure so his natural response is to remove Kory from her presence.

“..clearly HE satisfies your urges...”

Blackfire is silent for most of the conversation.  After receiving a less than welcoming response from Dick, she opts to sit back and observe. When Dick instructs Kory to visit the crime scene with him, she reminds him of his recent gunshot injury.  The concern in Kory’s voice when she says “you just got shot” is a clue for Blackfire and she connects the dots.  Kory cares about his wellbeing and she’s trying to talk him out of putting himself in another dangerous situation.

  When Blackfire says “I understand now” she confirms that she’s put the pieces together.    Blackfire doesn’t grasp the concept of being connected on an emotional level so “satisfying your urges” is the only way Blackfire can describe describe their relationship. 

DickKory’s entire interaction was basically them being protective of each other. 

Can’t wait to see more of this brother/sister-in-law dynamic unfold.