Senet fast became a favourite, competitive pastime between the two rapidly growing brothers. When they became severely immersed in the game, one could cut the tension with a khopesh sword. To decide which brother had a higher sense of competition was impossible, for both were just as determined to win each game. Hours would pass unseen as pieces were shifted from square to square with the occasional whoop of triumph as a piece was taken by an opponent. And when one won the game, the losing brother would look the other square in the eye.
"You win, brother—this time."