[ WP ] 'They said they 'd return when the world needed heroes again . They lied . '

A reporter stands in front of an old building, a screaming crowd behind him. He gestures vaguely at the marble steps and columns. 
 
 `` This is history in the making, Pat. Whatever happens here today.'' 
 
 The sound of his voice is drowned out by the roar of the crowd as a car drives up and a man, once known as a hero, is led out. 
 
 There are cries of hatred and disgust as the crowd reacts to his presence. 
 
 The reporter continues, doing his best to be heard over the chaos. `` After numerous allegations of sexual misconduct including rape and harrasment, William Borcsy is rumored to be pleading guilty to all charges today. 
 
 `` This is not the first hero to be brought to court. We all remember the scandal of Sword Strongarm and the fallout in the hero community that followed it. We have seen heroes become villains before, but this case will quite possibly expose just how prevalent villainous acts are in the hero community, and how so many heroes were complacent in the face of said evil.'' 
 
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 `` What a story, Steve,'' the camera man says as he puts away his equipment. `` Did you ever think this was possible, you know, back in the golden era?'' 
 
 `` Back then I would have believed it was some villains evil plan rather than any of this being true.'' 
 
 `` Crazy how things change. All right, I'll send the footage in along with the Hannah Dakota goes Wild bit, should make for a good double feature.'' 
 
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 `` As reports of the dead grow in the aftermath of the bombings, we send our thoughts to those affected by this tragedy. While police are hesitant to state a reason for the individuals actions, we must start to question whether Muslim ideals can live alongside Western progressivism.'' 
 
 Steve looks at his watch and sighs. The cameras power down and he turns to his aide. `` I'm going to be late for my flight to the Vatican. Make sure you email me those questions and send me everything you can find on that paedophile.'' 
 
 His aide nods and the camera man grabs Steve's arm. `` Hey, you know you're saying some stuff that's pretty problematic. I know it's not my job, but-'' 
 
 `` Look, Dave, there's a story here, an exciting and riveting one, and there's another story that's sad and depressing. Which one do you think attracts viewers?'' 
 
 Dave sighs,'' But should n't we just say the truth?'' 
 
 `` What's the truth, Dave? We live in a new age, the age of information, and information, by its very nature, is subjective. I ca n't know everything that happens, I have to hear most of it second hand, just like everyone else. Who's to say how many times the story has changed from point A to point B. The point is n't to tell the truth, the point is to tell a good story.'' 
 
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 Dave signals to Steve and the charming man smiles as the cameras start to record. 
 
 `` We're here with historian Molly. Molly, America has celebrated Columbus Day for a long time, why only now are truths about his actions calling question to the validity of the holiday?'' 
 
 `` Well, Steve it's a complicated answer. To start off with, times change. What was heroic in his day and age are less savory now. In addition, there's this story that is told. Sometimes the story sticks, and sometimes it does n't. I'd wager that many historical figures have something they've hidden from the rest of the world. Some things eventually come to light, while some never do.'' 
 
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 `` I still think we should be focusing on different things,'' Dave says as he winds up the extension cord. 
 
 `` Dave, I do n't have time for this. I like you. You're a good camera man, but we're reporters, not saints. Speaking of which-'' 
 
 `` I do n't want to hear it. Look, I know it's business and all, but what am I supposed to tell my daughter? I mean, when I was a kid we had Lincoln and Ford and all these people to look up to. Who's my daughter supposed to look up to?'' 
 
 `` He'll if I know Dave, but what kind of example would I be if I ignored the truth? You would n't want that would you?'' 
 
 Dave sighs, `` It's just so hard, I mean did you hear about that guy on that one show, Green's Hints? How am I supposed to explain that to my daughter? What happened to all the heroes?'' 
 
 `` There never were any heroes, Dave. Just humans who thought they could fool the world.''
