The elder brother
It was an errand on behalf of his foster mother that brought Peter to Lukas' house. Unlike Tino and Mathias who were both his 'Uncle', Peter did not know how he should address Lukas. After all, Lukas used to be the husband of his foster mother and they did have a child together. Therefore, would Lukas be his foster father? However, the other never gave any indication of wanting this.
The divorce seems to be rather awkward, which was why Peter often ended up being the one who performed these errands.
This time, it was a letter.
"I'll write the reply now."
Lukas went to his study and Peter decided that he would follow and have a good look at the room. After all, his foster mother as well as his two uncles both said that Lukas had a very impressive study.
By chance, he was looking at the row of books near the doorway and he suddenly noticed that there was something on the other side of the room. His curiosity increasing, he began to push the door.
The tapestry was hung at the back of the door, which would only be visible when the door was closed. However, Lukas would only close the door of his study when he was alone.
"…I have seen this woman before." Peter said.
The woman was the very same woman that had appeared in the tapestry in Mathias' house. However, she was now in an indoor dress with a basket of apples. She was staring at the man opposite her in wonder, and her hand stretched forward to clasp the other's offered man, who was clearly modelled after Lukas. He was offering his hand to the woman, while his other hand held a harp.
A very striking thing about this tapestry was the background. The half that had the woman was black, while the other half was white.
"The tale of Bragi and Iðunn, when they first meet." Lukas accidentally said out aloud.
"Oniichan is like Bragi who took Iðunn from her dark home. Of course, my land is nothing like that, but I think I can understand what Iðunn must have felt at that moment." Ranveig had explained as she showed him the work: one of her first completed work. After all, this was when she was still a little girl, fully content in being with him.
"…you have seen her?" Lukas asked, his hands tightly clenched. Could this be the miracle that he has been wishing for so long? That someone could finally tell him something about his precious sister.
Anything was better then nothing.
"On a tapestry like this." Peter said. "But who is she? Is she the one who made these tapestries?"
A nod was given, followed by a: "What do you mean these?"
"I saw a tapestry like this in Mama's home, as well as Uncle Tino and Uncle Mathias's home. I also saw one in Russia's home. So who is she?"
He only remembered his foster mother's warning when he saw how pale Lukas became. It was actually rather scary, because Lukas was always so composed, just like his mother.
Instead of answering the question, Lukas actually buried his face in his hand, and his body was shaking slightly.
When he finally spoke, it was a soft whisper.
"…my sister."
"Where is she now?"
The reply was even softer.
"I wish I know. I really do."
Peter was actually thinking about whether he should leave when Lukas suddenly stood up with so much force that he actually almost knocked his desk over, despite how heavy it was.
Without saying anything, Lukas marched to a particular room.
It was Ranveig's old room and it has stayed pretty much the way it was. Partly due to the fact that he was unable to do it, and partly due to the fact that he wished for her to still have a place where she could return to.
He suddenly remembered how he had once entered to find his sister walking on a tapestry. The subject had not been very clear at that time, but since she had been weeping as she did it, he felt that he could guess what it was.
Even now, the tapestry was largely unfilled. However, the outline and the partially filled bit was enough to show the subject very clearly.
Frigg mourning the death of Baldr.
"Peter, I want you go give this to Emil." Lukas said as he rolled the tapestry up. However, he then suddenly paused. "Peter…in case you are wondering, this scene shows a mother mourning the death of her son.
This was because he was sure that his nephew would not be able to answer the question if it was asked.
Author'sNote: Bragi is the god of poetry and he is often shown with a harp. Iðunn is his wife, and she is the one in charge of the apples that allows the gods to be immortal. Which is why she is usually depicted with apples. Iðunn is said to be the daughter of a dwarf that lived in dark caves, and she was pretty unhappy with her life. However, Bragi then saw her and took her away. This is why there is the black and white background. I felt that Vinland probably felt a bit like that when she first saw Norway. She was all alone there and she was lonely.