Ivan Fiore

> *"Slaughter those stupid boneheads who thought they could pick a fight with us!! Don't let a single one of 'em go! Even if they try to lay low in hell, we'll just run 'em down and make 'em suffer there!!"*
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### Dislikes

Bigwigs with an attitude and nothing to back it up

### Relatives

Peter Fiore (Father)Elena Sullivan (Mother)

As the 4th ranked capo, Ivan is in charge of prostitution, trades in smuggling liquor and at the helm of logistics. His subordinates are nominally CR:5 soldiers, but most of them are Americans who aren't restrained by the hierarchy of the Mafia and only move at Ivan's command.

Being a half-Italian, Ivan is the leading representative of the non-Italians in the family. His loyalty to the organization itself is low and is continuously looked down upon by the higher-ups, besides being often suspected. Which is part of why he tends to point fingers at others and even goes as far as accuse the boss himself of treason to prove that being a pure-Italian or not changes nothing.

## Personality

Ivan is strong, prideful, far intelligent, and alert. Easily emotional and gets carried away when flattered. Moreover he has a very cautious, responsible, and sensible side to him. And is, also, aggressive and domineering towards those weaker than him. Which resulted in him cultivating a plain rude attitude that doesn't help, rather worsens his relations with others.

While not fluent in Italian, Ivan's knowledgeable and well familiar with the chorography of Daivan as well as the neighboring cities in the region. Although he falls short of comprehension when it comes to bookkeeping and numbers, he knows when he is losing money and his business is squandering. Ivan pays no mind to his overall appearance; he doesn't like bathing, which is something he has in common with Gian.

Headstrong in an unreasonable way and often perversely bullheaded. Being firm-resolved and resolute, Ivan is never hesitant to ditch others who mean nothing to him if it's to save himself. *However*, when his bonds deepen with his fellow comrades he actually comes to their rescue numerous times and is ready to toss his life aside for them.

His goals are approached with prudence and tact. Usually crucial and mostly disapproving of CR:5's methods. Oftentimes Ivan lays out matters that are avoided on purpose; but his words, *despite* *offending*-*ly* *driven*, are frequently logical and withholding a lot of sense in them.

Loves German cars. His favorite car is his own white Mercedes which he calls *"Pure white fighter girl"* (Valkyrie). Fitted with a supercharged single overhead camshaft I8 engine. When engaged at full throttle, would produce 200 metric horsepower (150 kw), propping the Valkyrie to a speed of 160 km/h (99 mph) that equals 300km/h as of modern cars. Making it the fastest car of its day as the highest speed of ordinary cars at that time was 100km/h.

After being betrayed and nearly killed by the guy he considered his friend, Ivan was no longer capable of sleeping for more than two hours, because of his fear of ambush and assassination, and was more partial to resting for a countable amount of hours while making his subordinates drive around the city. Believing if he's on the move, it's less likely he will get ambushed than if he were to rest in one spot. However, when he and Gian met, Ivan unconsciously began to fall asleep for a longer amount of hours. Along the line, Ivan's insomnia gradually faded as he learned to drop his guard with the capos and others.

For his whole life, Ivan has wished to have someone he could call a brother in arms. Having been lonely throughout his life, the definition of the most important person in his heart, to him, is a pal whom he trusts more than anyone.

Ivan's, *what could be written off as,* dream was to spend his life-savings on getting hold of the Mercedes car he adored. And to have the most precious person to him sit on the passenger seat beside him. As the years passed this thought seemed more of a fleeting dream as he was never able to meet that person. Coming to realize such a thing would be impossible, Ivan accepted, more or less, that it would never come true and pretended to forget all about his lifelong dream, altogether. Nonetheless, Rosalia reminded him of it, later on. To which he feels grateful to her for.

Being a huge fan of *Anne of Green Gables* , Ivan stated, at a certain point, that *Anne* merely wanted to wear a white dress. Yet, as soon as she got the dress, *Anne* began to fancy more joyous blessings. However, In his case, Ivan was satisfied with only having a pal. It was enough for him and he wouldn't ask for more. This being the single thing he seeks to have for once, Ivan refuses to die before then.

At first, Ivan didn’t get along with his fellow capos in the slightest and being forced to be shoved in the same prison as them made it awfully worse for him. However, the thing that annoyed him the most of all, was the fact the CR:5 would act more friendly with Gian around, in contrast to how they acted in the meetings before when there was no end to the disputes surrounded by their disagreements and distances that they almost seemed to never knew each other. That gloomy atmosphere being replaced by a one where they would sit joyfully laughing together. The drastic change in the atmosphere which was due to Gian's influence and presence, Ivan had disliked it the most.

However this past attitude of Ivan began gradually changing. As the five of them were thrown into countless troubles after their prison break; the capos had to rely on each other to get out of these hurdles. During these times Ivan grew fond of the capos. As they trusted and supported him, Ivan started to open up and rely on them; providing them of any support, coming to their aid when needed, and connecting with them on an emotionally-invested level. As their bonds strengthened, the four became of greatest importance to him.

With the four capos, Ivan can enjoy his times with genuine content. Without the fear of being betrayed or looked down upon, Ivan acts his real self around them, with ease.

## Weaknesses

* His self-reliance and tendency to avoid forming deep bonds with others or rely on them for help, plus, his distrustfulness.
* Sometimes, in desperate situations with no way out, Ivan becomes too yielding.

## Background

* Due to Ivan's origins, His father being neither from a prestigious nor a wealthy Italian family and his mother of Irish ancestry, Ivan was treated as an outcast in the Italian immigrant community. As well as CR:5, where descent is valued.
* In *approx.* 1915, Ivan had met Gian at the St. abbey soup kitchen.
* Had been betrayed by his friend in the past and almost died because of him. which is why, he finds it difficult to drop his guard with anyone or trust them.
* At the age of 15, Ivan worked as the driver and bodyguard of the Cavalli family; picking up and dropping off, Cavalli's granddaughter, Rosalia at school. At that time, *"Anne of Green Gables"* was lent to him by Rosalia.

Given that Ivan operated as an independent individualist, not conforming to the prevailing traditions or practices of the Italians. The Italians in the organization, including captains and board members, were wary and against Ivan joining the family, claiming that "Ivan would turn on them if a conflict of interests arose," as he acted in defiance of hierarchical structures.

However, if Ivan and his crops, who were the decisive factor in CR:5's victory in the strife with GD two years ago and rounded up almost half of the organization's manpower, were lost or switched sides to the family's opposing enemies on account of being alienated, CR:5 would inevitably be crushed, henceforth, the higher-ups were quick to relent.

Recognizing his critical position, Ivan stayed in CR:5 seeing that he concurred with Boss Alessandro's abandonment of the old Toscanini's name and ideologies. In hopes that the family would be a home for all miscreants, regardless of whether they are Italian or American, by disregarding its obsession with pedigrees.

Aware that as a half-Italian he would have ended as a member of the lower ranks for the rest of his life, if it weren't for the special recommendation of the Boss, Ivan's ambition was to turn CR:5 into an organization that rewards non-Italian soldiers as equally as pure-blooded ones. In order to reach that end, Ivan desired to become the boss, himself, and be an example that even non-Italians can achieve high positions depending on their work not their origins. Howbeit, deep down Ivan was fully cognizant that he could never climb any higher in the organization than he already had. Eventually, Ivan dismisses the idea of becoming boss altogether; Reasoning that he is content supporting Gian in the shadows and refuses to cast aside CR:5 just to create his own gang.

## Trivia

* Prefers American fast food instead of Italian one. In particularly, loves hot dog and hamburger.

* His hand-writing is, surprisingly, beautiful.

* Cries when he's too angry or being made fun of too much.

* Had succeeded his capo seat from ex-capo, Anselmo Vespucci. Whom Ivan genuinely respects and resorts to, whenever he’s feeling so helpless or backed in a corner.

* Seems to be less popular among Italian women because of his Irish-roots. Though, otherwise happens to be popular among the women in his own racket.
* Younger girls like Rosalia and elderly people like Vespucci love him.
* Rarely, if ever, catches a cold. However when he does, his whole personality is flipped over as he acts way polite, calm and collected as well as respectful. Which confuses Gian, Bernardo, Luchino and Giulio. Resulting in them trying to bring him back to his senses some-how.
* Is easily frustrated and embarrassed by Gian.
* Has a special recipe for recovering from cold or fever, which he takes great pride in.
* No one has ever tended to him nor remained by his side till he gets better when he's ill. Therefore, he gets lost on what to do when Gian does this to him as he never experienced such a gesture before.
* Unlike the rest who have canonly confessed their love for Gian, only Ivan keeps asking whether he and Gian are *indeed* pals and if they will always remain. Affirming over and over. As if, to him, their relationship seems too good to be true.

## Relationships

***Giancarlo Bourbon Del Monte:***Ivan describes them as having an *inseparable relationship.* His first impression of Gian was no other than an annoying bastard, who can't do anything, and with no worth in him that qualifies him to be promoted to a capo and succeed the boss's seat, whatsoever. Especially to someone like Ivan who worked very hard on his own and got his position by sheer labor. *Even Bernardo does acknowledge Ivan deserved a higher position in the organization and that his talent and ability are overlooked only for the fact he's half-Italian.* On the other hand Gian merely did nothing neither spared any effort. Therefore, Ivan belittled Gian's worth overall and his hatred for Gian increased due to Gian's smugness and the fact he got the boss-seat handed to him on a golden plate. Ivan wondered what sort of strings Gian had pulled to reach that

In the beginning, Ivan's plans had consisted of leaving CR:5 and either start a new organization or join a gang. However, he got too invested into being in CR:5. Having been shown the way of the Italians and saved by Gian's luck as well as his extreme recklessness, through living that thrilling life style and the mere coolness in being a gangster that Gian showed him, Ivan realized that it was the only place he would feel best at.

Through his particular observations of Gian, Ivan notices that Gian's attitude usually changes with him. But he doesn't know the reason and just denies his curiosity and interest in doing so.

When asked by Rosalia what he thinks of Gian, Ivan simply admits that without Gian’s presence CR:5 would crumble. Using the body of a car as a metaphor, with Gian being the body and him along with the other capos are the tires. "*Four tires and one body, if any of them was missing, it is over.*"

***Bernardo Ortolani:***Ivan was for a long while wary of Bernardo; always suspecting and skeptical about his every movement and being the one mostly responsible for the continuous arising suspension of Bernardo. But that was only due to Ivan's over-cautious nature and inability to trust everyone. And Bernardo often acting secretive was not helping his situation.

Their relationship improves way more afterwards and Ivan apologizes to Bernardo for constantly doubting him and awkwardly thanks him for being nothing but kind to him even in spite of the "awful" things he did.

***Luchino Gregoretti:***Being total opposites, Ivan and Luchino usually verbal abuse each other most of the time. Ivan, *on purpose*, used to stir trouble with Luchino because of Luchino strictly sticking to the old ways of the Italians and being too caring of heritage and prestige. Which Ivan brushes off as troublesome and annoying.

As both agree on treasuring the famiglia, later on, Luchino and Ivan get to be more acquainted and better understanding of each other. On various occasions, hanging out and enjoying one another’s company.

Frequently going on many missions and working well together, their teamwork is no less than exceptional.

***Giulio Di Bondone:***It's vague what Ivan felt about Giulio. At first, he simply viewed Giulio as someone creepy, twisted who he doesn't want to get involved with. Nonetheless before long, Ivan started considering Giulio a reliable fellow capo, wouldn’t mind taking orders from him, and can't help but take it upon himself to take care of Giulio whenever he is either troubled or mentally unstable and weak.

When in a good mood, Ivan brags to Giulio or enthusiastically talks to him about whatever topic and Giulio pretends to be listening to him. It's probable Giulio just gives Ivan the comfort of easily striking up a conversation and ability to rant without being interrupted.

## Quotes

1. *"I really am an idiot. .. .I should've set my mind to it before I started fucking around with you.. Should've decided, once and for all, huh."*
2. *"Naw, I hit the brakes a second before hitting 'em. Corpses would be annoying, right?"*
3. *"It's pretty hard trying to measure up what kind of person you're talking to to figure out how to bullshit them!"*
4. *"The scenery from there. The rain as black as waste oil, smears the window panes. If it was a clear night... if there were no clouds, I would have been able to see the moon."*
5. *"...Gian, the two of us, will always remain together."*
6. *"Dumbass, try to flex yourself and leave your back wide open like that, Gian and the others might be targeted in an instant especially with how there’s lotta bigwigs as is. Such a thing, I wouldn’t allow that to happen no matter what. That is why I took this job."*
7. *"Before my eyes, on the eastern side, the rising sun and a waning moon were reflected in the same blue sky at a distance from each other. Even though it was dim, barely seen, the moon was there."*
8. *"One beat, two beats...This pulsing heart. This steady breathing. ... To me just that is enough."*