Tavík, Eyrifjorduric Federation
"Ah, you arrived", Gudmuntur Olafursson told his brother as soon as he saw him entering. "How are things going in Midverslund?".
"Everything is going fine, I guess", Sigurdur Olafursson answered. "I can't complain. I thought you were in Eskárkrókur".
"No, for God's sake", Gudmuntur Olafursson replied. "I stay most of the time here, in Tavík. I only visit Nýttgrund from time to time, when I have some business to do. Not enjoying exactly that place".
"I understand", Sigurdur said. "I really hate funerals...Not even sure why I came here. I know that Hrafn was close to Dad...once, although I have never met him".
"You did", Gudmuntur replied. "But you can't remember. It was a long time ago".
"You may be right", Sigurdur said. "I only decided to come because the bank decided to invest in the company last Spring...This is getting more crowded than I expected. Have you seen Fannar recently? I haven't met him in two months".
"He's doing some business in Nỳttgrund now", Gudmuntur answered. "Nothing serious. Just relax and wait, Sigurdur. This is not a bad place for fishing. You could find all the main bigwigs here".
"Yes, I imagine", Sigurdur said. "Is that Magnús Haraldursson?".
"Indeed", Gudmuntur answered. "He has been talking with Fannar Erlendursson for twenty minutes...I wonder what those two are talking about. Before you arrived, President Syndur Geirr came, but he left soon. He didn't look great, I must say".
"Who's that woman talking with President Lúdvik?, Sigurdur asked.
"Don't you read newspapers, brother?", Gudmuntur replied. "That's Hrafn's daughter, Bergljót".
"Ah, I see, Gudmuntur", Sigurdur said. "What's going to happen with the bank now?".
"I'm not sure", Gudmuntur answered. "The old man chose a strange moment to die. It's said that Bergljót could take charge. It is said she had an important role in the negotiations which led to the merge with Aslandsbank".
"Anyway", Gudmuntur added, "look who's coming here".
"Good evening", Haraldur Ingvarsson said. "Am I interrupting anything?".
"You are not", Gudmuntur Olafursson answered. "How is Signý?".
"Your sister is fine", Haraldur Ingvarsson answered. "She's in Stykkaeyjar, with the children".
"Let's move", Sigurdur said. "This is about to start".