Wild West - Chapter 2 - Part 2 - 5 minute freewrite challenge

“Why not? You don’t need us anymore then,” Tom spoke up after a few moments of silence.

“I half expected such an answer from you, Tom, but James, that you didn’t stand up for me is quite a surprise. Have I ever broken my word? Or not rewarded you for a job well done? I even took you skiing to Canada once, remember that?”

Defeated, James nodded.

“What if we don’t do it? What if we don’t kill Fishnick?” Tom tried to defend his position, still believing they have leverage on Ducköden.

“You’re free to do so, of course,” Ducköden remained completely calm.

“You wouldn’t kill us?”

“What for? There’s no reason to kill - or threaten - you. But I’ll ask you one thing. What are you imagining Fishnick to be like? Someone who would just let you live under his dome? We’re gods, my friends. We crave power and control. It’s in our nature. And Fishnick under that dome of his has no one to worry about. He’s even worse a tyrant than any of us.” He laughed at the two surprised faces. “What? You really thought He’s a friendly gardener who would bake you an apple pie when you got there? Trust me, the world would be a better place without him. Like with all targets you two had. Only He’s much, much worse.”