#isabela doesn't take anyone's shit anymore

[themountainsays]

Your new roleswap pic makes me curious-- and sorry if you already delved into this; I looked through your tags but my phone sometimes doesn't load older posts correctly-- Isa and Mira seem disconnected by story start, but what was their relationship like when they were younger? Were they closer as children? Were they just as contentious as canon? Did they compete for the golden child title until Isa got fed up?

Hi yes!! No i hadn't written about it but !! that's a great question 👀 Actually as kids they were sorta like in canon: Isabela was the golden child and Mirabel was the baby scapegoat, and it wasn't until Isabela's big mental breakdown that the status quo changed. I imagine scapegoat Isabela would have treated Mirabel mostly the same as we speculate canon Isabela would.

As I see it, she was probably mean but a little bit less so than what we see in the movie. In the film, Isabela is this close )( to collapse. I think she's taking out her anger and frustration on Mirabel, but if she were a bit less stressed, even if she didn't actually have a good relationship with Mirabel, she wouldn't seek her out just to bully her so much.

I imagine they were closer when Mirabel was little - she inspired a lot of tenderness in Isabela. She would drag her around to play when she was just a toddler and shower her in flowers and spin around with her, like classic sister things when you're both little right? Nothing unusual there. Then Mirabel didn't get her gift, Isabela was taken under Alma's wing, she learned to blame everything on Mirabel like the adults did, you know cos baby see baby do, probably mostly ignored her and made the ocassional mean comment here and there, you know, relatively chill stuff compared to what happens next.

But, okay as I mentioned in this post, there IS a difference this time around. Before Mirabel was even born, Bruno gave Isabela a prophecy, telling her she'll find "a person who will love her very, very much". It was a girl. Now, baby Isabela didn't know what a "gay" was back then but she already thought boys were gross, and the girl in the prophecy was soooooo pretty. She was just happy to know she was going to find love and be happy. When Mirabel was born, and during her first years of life, she didn't even notice the resemblance, and if she did, well, that was probably just a coincidence. It wasn't until Mirabel was like 10 that she could no longer escape the realization that the girl in the prophecy was her sister, and that was one of the causes behind her breakdown. She didn't have any feelings for her (yet), but the horror and fear and stress were driving her insane, she couldn't take it anymore, and as she fell apart worse and worse and eventually exploded, she became incredibly cruel towards Mirabel, pushing her away, insulting her, trying to scare her away, trying to convince her - and herself - that she actually hated her.

Now, after Isabela's fall from grace, Mirabel became the golden child and received all of the love and validation she always wanted, so it's not like Isabela bullying broke her psyche or anything. She just thought she was a huge bitch who would do the world a service if she shut the fuck up. She's a little bit hurt but mostly angry, and eventually learns to just talk shit about her behind her back, maybe laugh a little, and discreetly despise her alongside everyone else in the family. She's not the only one who has trouble with Isabela, because she'll passive-aggrsively will insult anyone who crosses her path. Looking back, Mirabel mostly finds herself baffled, wondering what the fuck was wrong with her sister, but bringing it up always earns her an "I wonder that too mija I wonder too 😔" like they just think Isabela became a queer coded villain overnight one day and don't see the point in asking why.

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[acewithapaintbrush]

THEN

Isabela was kneeling in the grass behind Casita. Her new dress, the one Abuela had bought her, was getting dirty but she didn't care. It was pink. She didn't like pink. Abuela said the color suited her but Isa didn't even know what that meant.

She just knew that she had wanted the blue dress and didn't get it.

How unfair.

The little girl stared at the grass between her hands and watched a daisy grow. And another. And another. She let a dozen little daisies grow and bloom.

And then she crushed them. One after another and after the last one was gone she buried her head in her knees and started to cry.

It was all so unfair.

She tensed when she heard footsteps behind her. Oh no. Abuela couldn't see her like this. Her face must be so blotchy and her dress was ruined.

Before Isabela could consider running away she heard a hesitant "Isa?" and relaxed.

It was just tio Bruno. Tio Bruno wouldn't scold her for a dirty dress or for crying. Her mama always scolded him for his tattered ruana and he just shrugged that off. And her tio sometimes cried too, when he thought no one saw, when he had a vision that wasn't very nice.

Had she ever actually heard of a nice one?

No matter. He wouldn't scold her for crying or for her dress.

"Isa, mi corazon. What are you- oh Dios Mio are you crying? Please don't! I have no idea what to do with a crying child!"

He sounded so scared that Isabela started to giggle through her tears.

"Silly tio Bruno."

"Well, I'm happy my mortification amuses you."

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[encantickling]

Tickle Headcanons - Madrigal Cousins

Isabela

I know it's a popular headcanon that she's either insanely ticklish or not that ticklish but honestly I'd say she's moderately ticklish. About average.

Isabela's worst spot is definitely her ribs - there's something about them that just drive her insane idk. Other spots include her thighs, feet and her hands.

In my head I definitely think Isabela prefers to ler than lee - she much prefers the act of tickling to being tickled. Although when she was playing abuela's pretty princess she would have to drag her victim into her bedroom before she could attack them - otherwise she'd be scolded for engaging in such 'childish behaviour'.

That being said, she is absolutely the meanest ler in Casita and all should fear the flower girls wrath.

This woman can control vines and you really think she won't use that power for evil? Fools.

The only people she'll actually let tickle her are her Mami and Papi. Luisa and Mirabel occasionally get a pass but only if they're in the safety of her bedroom.

Isabela's laugh is not what you'd expect. When playing senorita perfect she had this perfect quiet giggle she'd put on, but she straight up cackles and it's completely unexpected.

She doesn't hide her cackle anymore post-film and it soon becomes one of her distinguishing traits.

Has perfected her nails to be the optimal tickling tool. Also they're stabby for when she needs to fight Camilo for the last arepa. But they're still perfect for tickles.

She will show her nails off when threatening someone with tickles just bc she knows the power they hold.

Dolores

Surprisingly not that ticklish. People would expect her to be for some reason, but she finds it funny when people try to sneak attack her and it doesn't work.

Her worst spot is actually her ears. They're not just sensitive to sound - they're incredibly sensitive to even the lightest sensation. Blowing on them makes her squeal loud enough to make herself cringe.

Dolores is also one mean ler, although that's mainly because she managed to acquire two very mischievous younger brothers. She doesn't ler very often though - unfortunately the laughter can hurt her ears.

That doesn't mean she won't tickle her two brothers to tears whenever they try to prank her though. Ear plugs were invented for a reason.

Especially Camilo. Antonio is very small and very precious - Camilo is just a little shit.

Speaking of Camilo - she will absolutely rat him out whenever he does something tickle worthy. Even though she can't listen to it, she has a sixth sense for when he's getting up to mischief worth a playful punishment.

Giggles for days. When you do catch her in a sensitive spot and it's not a major overload she just has these very quiet bubbly giggles. Mariano will become well acquainted with them as they start dating.

She often has to be the one to inform the family that a few people might be late due to an impromptu tickle fight. She really doesn't mind.

She is also responsible for ratting out anyone who's in a lee mood. She just knows. Lees beware - she's ratting you out to any ler nearby.

She may be cute but she's the devil. Don't trust her. At all.

Luisa

Not ticklish at all. Clearly Isabela and Mirabel split the ticklish spots she should have gotten bc this hot buff lady feels NOTHING.

And as such, Luisa is an absolutely overpowered ler.

Despite having the ability to wreck her lees to tears and back, Luisa actually prefers softer, gentler tickles. She's very tender, likes to cradle her lees like babies in one big arm as she tickles their torso.

Despite popular belief, Camilo is one of her favourite lees. He will climb her like a tree and she'll just drag him down for some soft tickles and cuddle time.

She will definitely take her sisters down a notch though, and she likes to attack all of her cousins. She doesn't really tickle the adults though - too much respect for authority. She'll restrain if asked - she's always a willing accomplice.

It's 50/50 whether she'll protect a fleeing Lee or betray them - she likes to keep them on their toes lmao.

Despite not being ticklish, Luisa will laugh at her lees. It's not a cackle like Isabela though - she has this very warm, soothing chuckle. It doesn't feel like she's laughing at you maliciously, it feels like she's laughing fondly.

She is just so soft and gentle in general, be still my beating heart. She treats all her lees like they're made out of delicate glass and cradles them so gently in her arms it's honestly precious. Also unrelated to tickling but she is absolutely a cuddlebug. You hug her she ain't letting go until she's satisfied. You are stuck.

Not that anyone's actually complaining. Luisa cuddles are a hot commodity. Everyone wants Luisa time.

Luisa will not let her lees go until she's certain they're 100% recovered. This girl will carry you around and fetch you water, snacks, heck she'll even wrap you up in a blanket and let you nap if you want. She loves being able to provide - thats the whole reason she likes being a ler.

Camilo

Holy God all of the nerves Dolores should have received went to Camilo. Easily the most ticklish out of the cousins, no doubt.

Most ticklish on his tummy, but this poor guy is basically a walking tickle spot. He definitely got bullied as a kid lmao.

Camilo is the definition of a lee. He can't say the word tickle, blushes when it's mentioned, doesn't fight back but gets shy when he's called out on it...

You've got to think as well for 10 years he was the only boy. Easy target. Man was basically destined to be a lee.

He's also a colossal brat - yes he can be incredibly sweet at times and knows when to tone it down but he plays so many practical jokes and stuff that it's easy to find a reason to wreck him.

He's got a very cute laugh as well which only makes it more fun - it's full of squeaks and squeals. And he always gets hiccups afterwards - every single time.

He doesn't change into a different person every time he hiccups - it's worse in his opinion because it changes his nose. One hiccup he'll have his own, then he'll hiccup and his nose will go from Bruno's to abuela's to Felix's to Isabelas. Just his nose.

If he's hiccuping you know he's just gotten the tickling of his life - he literally never hiccups otherwise. So he just gets poked and prodded and he whines before hiccuping again. It's hard not to laugh when watching his nose cycle through 9 different sizes and shapes.

His favourite lers are Luisa and Pepa and Felix. I don't think his parents surprise anyone lol, they're just so playful and bright and just fun. However he also really likes Luisa because it's a way for him to relax and just vibe. He's not screaming with laughter nor is he being physically restrained beyond lifted - it's just soft pleasant giggly cuddles tbh. It's a nice break from the chaos of the day.

Sometimes a guy just needs to be babied and Luisa is all too happy to do that for Camilo. What can he say? (She also gives him head pats and Camilo is a weak man.)

Mirabel

Also moderately ticklish, Luisa was clearly just a fluke. Interesting to note that where Mirabel is ticklish, Isabela is not, and where Isabela is ticklish, Mirabel is not.

Definitely has a ticklish tummy, but the backs of her knees are her worst spot. She also has a very sensitive neck, and her bob doesn't help matters.

Hands down Mirabel is a switch. Mirabel will attack anyone and everyone, but is also not opposed to being attacked.

Mirabel is incredibly observant - she will note down all your weak spots. She has a notebook of all of her cousins and sisters ticklish areas. It's like science.

Everyone fears Mirabel when she gets into a ler mood. Everyone.

She once chased Camilo around the house for 30 minutes before Luisa got tired and tripped him up for her. Woman has no mercy in her body.

Has no problem asking for tickles when she wants them. Her papi and Luisa are her favourite lers because it's just so soft and nice. I can't headcanon Agustin as malicious tickler at all lmao.

Julieta is her second favourite only because her nails make everything ten times worse lmao. She's very similar to Agustin and Luisa but the nails.

God this girl is a demon for teases holy hell. She knows just what to say to get her lees whining and squealing and its honestly frightening.

What do you mean she doesn't have a power? This girl is tickle monster incarnate.

No major headcanons for Antonio bc the kid is 5 years old and I don't interact with kids enough to know how they would act (and even though I'm strictly sfw it makes me feel weird to make headcanons for people under 14/15)

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