Julieta, holding newly born Mirabel: Luisa Madrigal, to the foyer, your father and I have a little surprise for you!

Young Luisa: IS THAT A KITTEN?

(Stuck behind a slow parent carrying a young child)

Luisa: I hate it when people carry their children everywhere. Just put the little shit on a leash if you’re worried about it running off, it’s not something that needs to be carried.

Dolores: You have been carrying Mirabel for the past four hours of this hike.

Luisa: Well, she’s not my child, genius. Nor do I walk slowly. And, look at how short her little legs are! I can’t let her walk all this way, she’d pass out! Do you want her to pass out, huh? Is that what you want, Dolores, you horrible monster? Besides, sometimes my arms get lonely and I want cuddles!!

Does Reincarnation Mirabel succeed in suing Disney? It keeps getting brought up but i don't think it's been stated whether or not she succeeds. If she does win the case, what's she gonna do with the money?

Well, she does and doesn’t. Allow me to explain.

She did set out to sue Disney, that was her intention. Disney just kinda shrugged it off because “eh, what’s this dumb, little, quirky girl going to do?” And yeah, they were demolished with the idiot stick when the first legal papers arrived at their door.

Rather than take this to court and by extension, have this become public knowledge and ruin their reputation/image, they agreed to talk quietly and settle terms with Mirabel - effectively planning to buy her silence. They were sure a couple free tickets to Disneyland would do the trick. And, once again, had completely underestimated her.

The end agreement/terms is that Mirabel is being paid to not take this to court and keep quiet, so long as Disney does not make any continuation or new addition for Encanto. Hence why, in spite of how well the film has done and the fact they keep making merch, there is no sign of any continuation.

What does Mirabel do with the money? Well, she doesn’t really spend money. She only buys out of necessity, so for the most part, her money is sat untouched in her bank account. Occasionally used for groceries or new wool/books for herself.

[Reincarnation AU - out shopping]

Mirabel: That’s it! I’m never talking to a soul outside of this family again!

Luisa: Why? Did someone say something to you? Who was it, where are they and what aisle are the sharp objects kept in?

Dolores: No, that’s literally insane, Luisa. So what exactly happened?

Mirabel: Well, after twenty anxious minutes of pacing, I braved enough courage to ask an employee to get the bread for me because I couldn’t reach - you aren’t going to believe it, but they have rearranged the entire bakery section again. God, arguing with the fools at Disney is less aggravating than trying to find where they’ve put the bread each week. I digress, as soon as I asked, he just kept staring at me strangely, questioning where he knew my voice.

Luisa: Ah, an Encanto fan! I do enjoy meeting them in the wild—

Isabela: What? Is it fucking everyone but me who gets recognised!!?

Luisa, pointing in the distance: Is your brother hitting on Marco?

Dolores: Not successfully.

Dolores:

Dolores: Never mind, for some reason it appears to be working

barbie official: we’re gonna put all our movies on youtube for free!

youtube, still selling their movies: huh? what’d they say they were going to do?

[Reincarnation AU]

Mirabel: “Revenge”? That sounds so dishonourable. What do you take me for, Dolores?

Dolores: Oh, good! So you’re not going to tear down Disney—

Mirabel, slamming down legal papers: It can be more accurately described as “returning the favour”.

Dolores: Isabela, do you ever think before you speak?

Isabela: Sure! I think “Wow, that’s hilarious” and then I say it.

Hey, how's Flightless coming along? It's been awhile and I'm excited to see how the story goes

Well, to be totally honest, I’m just kinda at a stuck point with it.

The story ends with the rebuild, but I’m not sure how people would feel if I suddenly jump ahead six months to get there. And I don’t really know how to fill the gap because nothing really happens here on out. Casita gets rebuilt? Nothing else of note happens.

And even when the rebuild ends and they all return to Casita, and the miracle returns, there’s nothing really to say. There is no doorknob because the symbolism didn’t land the same with this story, as Mirabel went through a lot worse than canon and wouldn’t take it well if she was handed some random object.

Alongside the fact I am busy and have other stuff outside of AO3, of course.

Mirabel, to Isabela, Luisa and Camilo: Why is it, when something happens, it is always you three?

Luisa: Believe me, hermanita, I’ve been asking myself the same question since we started rebuilding Casita

Mirabel: I’m fifteen! ¡Por el amor de Dios! ¡No puedo soportar esto más! I’m mature enough to be on my own. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to research where I can find high heels in kid sizes.

Isabela and Luisa:

[Reincarnation AU - at the Hollywood Bowl]

Luisa, gasps: They’re using real magic!

Mirabel: Luisa, don’t be absurd, it’s not real. The whole point of stage effects is to allow yourself to be entertained by pretending that it’s real.

Mirabel: Just like having a body attached to your head.

What's Isabela planning to do now as she's aware of her strength?

Destroy the miracle.

Imagine: Snapped Mariano. Everyone who is sweet on the outside has the potential to sour and cause chaos. he and Isabela could be the unstoppable duo of havoc.

You’re fairly close, I’ll give you that.

He doesn’t ever reach her level, doesn’t really have an equal drive to do so; yes, he was pressured and made to be perfect, but he wasn’t the one the town idolised. He had no miracle to bear on the shoulders. He was just viewed as a lucky guy for winning Isabela.

So… yeah, he’s not a victim here and nor is he just a bystander, but you’ll have to see how it goes.

Isabela: Hey, Luisa, what would you give me if I threw this jelly bean and it landed in the crook of your bicep?

Luisa: A concussion.

Mirabel, after explaining something very complex: It’s very straightforward. However, if it isn’t clear, feel free to say so.

Dolores: But know that you will be severely judged.

The rest of the grandkids:

[Reincarnation AU]

Isabela: What are you watching?

Mirabel: Luisa put it on for me. It’s a horror film about two ex-convicts who try to rob and murder a neglected child.

Isabela: *looks at the TV*

Isabela: …This is “Home Alone”. It’s a family film about Christmas, sis.

Mirabel, peeking out from the cushion she’s hiding behind: I stand by what I said!