*It wasn't often that events like these happened — where the JLA members all gathered, along with their sidekicks. But it'd been seen as a way for the younger generation of heroes to meet and make connections.

At least, that's how had John put it earlier, cigarette hanging from his lips.

The Hall of Justice was alive with activity — conversation and laughter from old friends catching up and mentees goofing off when their mentors weren't looking.

Some of them were easier to recognize than others, really. Such as Tim Drake, Jason Todd, Barbara Gordon, and Stephanie Brown, Damian Wayne and Dick Grayson — all part of Batmans brood. Conner Kent, Supermans clone. Wally West, Kaldur, M'gann, Zatanna, Roy, Raven, Garfield, Starfire and Jamie. All sidekicks. some clustered together, others roaming.

And Tuesday, respectably close to their adoptive father — John Constantine.*