FORGERY . . . THE BOYS ! [1]

CNN INTERVIEW WITH: STAN EDGAR . . .

This interview took place in 1985, following the disappearance (and presumed loss) of America's Hero Soldier Boy and Malibu's Rose Quartz. Both Heroes signed by Vought-American, Edgar, working his way up on the management team of the company, sat down with CNN to discuss the events and what is to be expected now from the organization.

INTERVIEWER. I understand that the loss of Soldier Boy has effected you guys greatly.

STAN EDGAR. Yes, it has. It's really shaken up a lot of people that someone so strong could be taken down. But it will not deter us from the greater message we push, or the path we plan to take. It's what he would have wanted us to do. Not stop everything in light of this tragedy.

INTERVIEWER. And what, exactly, is that plan and the message you speak of, Mr. Edgar?

STAN EDGAR. Despite everything that conspired in Nicaragua, we still believe in the idea of heroes in the military. We believe that they would provide a much needed strength to our forces, and a guidance to our soldiers that only those with powers can provide.

INTERVIEWER. Even with the deaths of Soldier Boy and Rose Quartz, you believe this?

STAN EDGAR. Wholeheartedly. Precautionary measures and studies are already taking place and being undergone so that something like this may never happen again. Ever.

INTERVIEWER. Those are strong words, Mr. Edgar, and surely very reassuring for the American ears at home.

STAN EDGAR. We will never be able to replace the likes of Soldier Boy in our crusades, nor would we want to try, but it is a travesty of a loss that we are working to overcome.

INTERVIEWER. And of Rose Quartz? What is the course of action for Malibu's loss?

STAN EDGAR. As we were only managing her indirectly, not as directly as we were with Soldier Boy, things are not as crucial in that regard. Of course, it is still a great loss, but Soldier Boy was the face of America. It is very important to get both matters handled timely.

INTERVIEWER. Of course. Have you thought of any replacements for her? Or is it a manner the likes of Soldier Boy, where there is no one to replace?

STAN EDGAR. Well, she was managing the city. We must find someone to replace her. Like I said, there are many factors we are being made to consider and to handle at once in light of this.

INTERVIEWER. It sounds like, on top of the devastation of it all, the loss has brought forth a lot of stress for Vought-American.

STAN EDGAR. It's nothing that we cannot handle. That's what we do at Vought. We prevail.

INTERVIEWER. I only do wonder, though– It's nothing of importance, really, just rumors that were circulating before we began filming.

INTERVIEWER. Would you be willing to answer something off the cuff, Mr. Edgar?

STAN EDGAR. That depends on the question. I will not be held to my answer, if I so choose to give it.

INTERVIEWER. Of course, of course, I only figured that it would ease a lot of worries and curiosities of the viewers out there watching right at this moment. Rumors were circling of Rose Quartz being pregnant at the time of her death. Is there any way that you can deny this, once and for all? It's had– Well, frankly, my wife's been worried sick over the idea of a baby being killed in a battlefield like that.

STAN EDGAR stands, and exits offstage.