Wild West - Chapter 2 - Part 26 - 5 minute freewrite challenge

The two both laid back onto the cold soil, let go of their worries and relaxed. They both very much needed a break from the scorching sun.

With their thoughts roaming free of constraints, Tom's mind boiled up something interesting. “Wait,” he started, without lifting himself up or even opening his eyes, “if our bloodline represents the only people who can receive unearthly powers, … Are witches related to us?” Tom moved his head in James’ direction but didn’t bother opening his eyes – he didn’t want to be blinded by the sun.

“That’s right, yeah.” James’ mouth hardly moved.

“Are they being trained for the same purpose we are?”

“I don’t know for sure, but if you ask my opinion, I don’t think so. After all, improved physical capabilities are very welcome under a dome that allows no magical powers. I like to think of them more like test bunnies. Everything’s tested on them before it’s implemented on us, the gunslingers.” James paused for a bit, then moved his head in Tom’s direction. “At least that’s my theory. I never even met a real witch. The ones being burned aren’t the real witches, far from so. No, real witches are probably more like us. Ordinary at first look, and deadly at the second.” James grunted while getting himself up. “Come, let’s kill a rabbit or something and rest later. I’m hungry.”