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Two years.
Seven months.
3 weeks.
4 days.
26 minutes.
14…15…16…17 seconds.
That's how long it has been since Bruce "The Batman" Wayne has spoken to the Justice League. It was only to be expected that in their eyes he had betrayed their friendship. Only to be expected after he stormed out the meeting like a hormonal teenager not allowed to go to a concert with friends.
While the League had been hit hard by Batman's departure, i'ts expansion two years prior had helped it bounce back. New members were recruited (even a few from Gotham). Many heroes and vigilantes had had to pick up more work, but after about a year ,things were almost back to normal.
Almost.
The members of the League were tense. Some felt as though they had to pick sides. Others thought they would be fired for simply mentioning the name "Batman". Little did the League know, the vigilantes of Gotham had to deal with the reverse ;saying "Justice League" in front of the Dark Knight was taboo.
Among the many things that had changed in the League were it's relationships; not just friendships, but romances. While some of the couples were survived (a few were even headed towards marriage) ,most people had decided to venture out of their comfort zones and try seeing other people.
According to People Magazine, the Cowboy and the Winged Angel were dating for almost a year.
The model and the holder of the green ring had been dating for more than three years.
The speedster was reportedly playing footsie under the table with an unknown person.
The office romance of two reporters had died down to a professional relationship only.
The friendship of two beings who were practically gods had blossomed into romance according to every single news station, magazine, and tabloid around.