The Arroyos

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“
My life started when I met the Arroyos. Anything before that doesn't really matter to me.

— Ivy

The Arroyos are Ivy's surrogate family that live in Spanish Harlem.

Summary

20 years before the ritual takes place,[1] the Arroyos were a small family that lived in Spanish Harlem while it was under Mendoza's control. One day, Sophia Arroyo and one of her parents were attacked in the streets by thugs, but were saved by Ivy, who was then adopted by the Arroyos. For the next 18 years, Ivy spent her life fighting against the Mendoza Syndicate to free Spanish Harlem for the Arroyos.[2]

In the current day, the Arroyos live happily with Ivy in a Mendoza-free Spanish Harlem. Carlos and Maria had a son named "Manny", while Sophia was heading off for college. Ivy thinks the Arroyos are the best family in the world.[3]

Ivy is reluctant to leave the Arroyos on their own for too long.[4][5] This could be due to the fear that the Arroyos will be hurt if she's away from them.[6][7][8]

The Arroyos eat Mofongo, a traditional Puerto-Rican dish.[2][9]

The Arroyos are likely Catholic, based on Ivy's reaction to killing Venator.[10][11]

There are four known Arroyos: Carlos, Maria, Sophia and Manny.

Carlos Arroyo

Carlos Arroyo is the father of the family.

Carlos works as a first-grade teacher[12] and a community organiser for Spanish Harlem, however he's also running for mayor of New York.[13] In one pathway in Ivy's visual novel, Ivy supports Carlos' political campaign and participates in the ritual to help him become mayor.[14]

Infernus is voting for Carlos to become mayor.[15] Billy thinks Carlos is a fraud who uses Ivy for publicity and to increase the property value of Spanish Harlem.[16][17]

Carlos is worried about Ivy participating in the ritual.[18] He dislikes Fairfax Industries[19] and isn't thrilled about Ivy fighting against the OSIC during the ritual.[20]

Ivy idolises Carlos.[21][22] Carlos tells Ivy that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile.[23] He also says that "you can make opportunities, but you can't make people take them".[24]

Maria Arroyo

Maria Arroyo is the mother of the family.

Not much is known about Maria, however she does have a date planned with Carlos at the Baroness Hotel.[25] Ivy also doesn't want her to know about Venator's involvement in the ritual.[11]

Sophia Arroyo

Sophia Arroyo, also known as Sophie, is the elder daughter of the Arroyos. Based on her being a child when Ivy was brought to life, Sophia's age is likely in her mid-twenties.

Unknown to Ivy and the other Arroyos, Sophia works at Wraith's casino, helping Wraith as her bookmaker.[26][27] In one pathway in Ivy's visual novel, Ivy discovers Sophia's secret job.[28] While the ending of that pathway is unknown, it likely results in Ivy participating in the ritual to keep Sophia safe.[29]

Sophia attends Columbia College as one of Dynamo's students.[30] Sophia speaks highly of Dynamo[31][32] and Dynamo thinks she's a great student, but he is worried about her due to Sophia sleeping during lessons due to working long shifts at her job.[33] Dynamo is unaware that Sophia works for Wraith.

Sophia tells Ivy that, if she gets mad, she should hold her breath and count to four.[34]

Sophia was the Arroyo who named Ivy.[2]

Sophia listens to Cadence's band.[35]

Manny Arroyo

Manny Arroyo is the younger son of the Arroyos. Manny's age is unknown, however he's implied to still be in school.[36]

Manny seems to be a bookworm, as he loves reading about Kelvin's adventures[37] and gets taken to libraries by Ivy for Paige's Story Time.[38]

Trivia

  • Spanish Harlem, also known as East Harlem or El Barrio, is a real New York neighborhood with majority Hispanic population.
  • The Arroyos seem to be spelt "The Arroyo's" instead of "The Arroyos", based on IvyIvy's background.[2]
  • The DoormanThe Doorman says that one of the Arroyos will die in 5 years, no matter what Ivy does.[7] This could be a bluff, but it's unknown.

References

  1. ↑ Ivy's Visual Novel - Chapter 1 - IvyIvy: "For the past 20 years I was so focused on cleaning up Spanish Harlem, I never really thought about what to do when I was finished."
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 IvyIvy's background
  3. ↑ Ivy's Visual Novel - Chapter 1 - IvyIvy: " Yeah. The Arroyos are wonderful people, and Carlos would never ask me to pay rent but, like... now that Sophie's going to fancy college, I feel like I need to contribute. Not that dismantling the Mendoza Syndicate isn't contributing, that's just more... contributing with a "capital C", as opposed to like, buying groceries."
  4. ↑ Ivy And Kelvin Conversation 1 - "You know, I could use someone like you on one of my expeditions." - "Thanks for the offer, sir, but I don't think I could be away from the Arroyos that long."
  5. ↑ IvyIvy's in-game voice line (Post-Game Ping): "I need to get back to the Arroyos."
  6. ↑ PatronPatron's in-game voice line (Start Ivy): "It's only a matter of time before Mendoza comes for the Arroyos to get to you. Protect them, Ivy. Summon me."
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 The DoormanThe Doorman's in-game voice line (Taunt Ivy): "In five years, one of the Arroyo's is going to die, and there is nothing you can do to stop it.
  8. ↑ The DoormanThe Doorman's in-game voice line (Taunt Ivy): "If you’re here with me, who is protecting the Arroyos from Mendoza?"
  9. ↑ IvyIvy's in-game voice line: "We better make this quick: it's Mofongo night!"
  10. ↑ IvyIvy's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "I, uh... I probably shouldn't tell the Arroyos about this."
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 IvyIvy's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "Maria isn't hearing about this."
  12. ↑ Ivy And Vindicta Conversation 2 - "Carlos sounds like a preschool teacher." - "First grade!"
  13. ↑ Newscaster's Headline 59: "Carlos Arroyo, a community organizer in Spanish Harlem, is rumored to be announcing his candidacy for mayor in the coming weeks."
  14. ↑ Ivy's Visual Novel - Chapter 3E
  15. ↑ InfernusInfernus' in-game voice line (Killed Ivy): "Well if it makes you feel any better, Carlos still has my vote for Mayor."
  16. ↑ Ivy And Billy Conversation 1 - "Yeah, yeah, we all know the stupid story. Lady, he used you to increase the property value of Spanish Harlem, and he's using you to sit in the mayor's mansion."
  17. ↑ BillyBilly's in-game voice line (Killed Ivy): "Ivy, you're just Carlos Arroyo's pawn."
  18. ↑ IvyIvy's in-game voice line (Pre-Game Ping): "Oh man, Carlos is going to be worried about me."
  19. ↑ Ivy And McGinnis Conversation 1 - "Carlos says Fairfax Industries is bad for the country."
  20. ↑ IvyIvy's in-game voice line (Killed Haze): "Carlos isn't gonna be wild about me fighting the OSIC."
  21. ↑ IvyIvy's in-game voice line (Concerned): "What would Carlos do?"
  22. ↑ IvyIvy's in-game voice line (Sad): "¡Ojalá Carlos estuviera aquí! (I wish Carlos was here!)"
  23. ↑ Ivy And Vindicta Conversation 2 - "Carlos always says it takes more muscles to frown than to smile."
  24. ↑ IvyIvy's in-game voice line (Upgrade Watcher's Covenant): "Like Carlos says: you can make opportunities, but you can't make people take them."
  25. ↑ IvyIvy's in-game voice line (Killed Doorman): "I might want to tell Carlos and Maria to cancel their date night at the Baroness."
  26. ↑ Ivy's Visual Novel - Chapter 3C - IvyIvy: "Do you know how much trouble you'll be in if Carlos caught you playing in an illegal poker game?" - WraithWraith: "She's not playing, she's just helping with my books."
  27. ↑ Ivy And Vyper Conversation 3 - "Yeah, I just wanted to know how you feel about your sister working for Wraith." - "What are you talking about?"
  28. ↑ Ivy's Visual Novel - Chapter 3C
  29. ↑ PatronPatron's in-game voice line (Start Ivy): "Sophie is in more danger than she could ever know, but this is your chance to keep her safe."
  30. ↑ DynamoDynamo's in-game voice line (Killed Ivy): "I assure you, Ivy, your behavior will not impact my grading of Sophia Arroyo."
  31. ↑ IvyIvy's in-game voice line (Clutch Dynamo heal): "Sophie was right, you are the best!"
  32. ↑ Ivy And Dynamo Conversation 1 - "It's nice to meet you, Professor. Sophia speaks very highly of you."
  33. ↑ Ivy And Dynamo Conversation 2 - "She's a great student, but... Lately she's been falling asleep in class. She says she's been pulling long shifts at her job, and it's wearing her out."
  34. ↑ Ivy And Holliday Conversation 1 - "You know, my sister told me that when I get mad, I should take a deep breath and count to four. It doesn't always work, but sometimes it does!"
  35. ↑ Ivy's Visual Novel - Chapter 3A - IvyIvy: "Uh... they're a band, right? I think Sophie listens to them."
  36. ↑ IvyIvy's in-game voice line (Killed Viscous): "That thing is like if Manny's science fair project gained sentience."
  37. ↑ Ivy And Kelvin Conversation 2 - "I know this is an awkward time to ask, but, when this is over, would you be willing to talk to my brother? He's a BIG fan of your adventure stories."
  38. ↑ IvyIvy's in-game voice line (Killed Paige): "And she was so nice when I took Manny to story hour!"
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