welcome to Silently Into The Night
Hello and welcome! We are a modern-day reincarnation AU of the novel/donghua/drama Mó Dào Zǔ Shī, also known as Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, Chén Qíng Lìng, or The Untamed. The characters have been reincarnated into modern day, where some have regained their memories of their cultivation days, while others have not yet. Original characters are accepted, but please have a good story for them if they were a cultivator in their past life. The RP takes place in Palo Alto, California, and is set in the current year.
Modern Reincarnation AU
silently into the night redeim
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JULY 07, 2020
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JULY 06, 2020
Soft opening of the site!
Best Friend Date (Xichen) [COMPLETED]
Nie Mingjue
MDZS Character
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Jul 26, 2020 0:33:58 GMT -8
Post by Nie Mingjue on Jul 26, 2020 0:33:58 GMT -8
Mingjue smiled and relaxed a bit, knowing that they would have to head back to campus around the same time, and he could just enjoy spending time with Xichen. He said, "It's nice to have you over here. This place always feels so empty. I don't know why my parents decided they needed something so big."
The area around the kitchen was well lived in though, with its little table. Mingjue spent more time there than in most of the rest of the downstairs. He hoped that Xichen being over more would help with that. It already felt nicer, even in the well lived in kitchen to have him there.
Mingjue had daydreams like this sometimes, just sitting in the kitchen with Xichen, drinking tea, relaxing, knowing that he'd be there tomorrow and the day after, for a long time.
He said softly, "I've missed having you around."
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Lan Xichen
MDZS Character
Yes
Homosexual
single
Redeim
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Jul 27, 2020 19:43:48 GMT -8
Post by Lan Xichen on Jul 27, 2020 19:43:48 GMT -8
Xichen muttered a thank you as he got tea, smiling as Mingjue talked. "Perhaps they were expecting to grow the family somehow? Or wanted it as a home for you and Huaisang to grow up and get married and live in, all that." He mused. He really had no idea, but that was the only reason he could imagine. The house really did feel big, and he couldn't fathom living here with one other person. He added, albeit hesitantly, "or maybe they hoped you'd invite friends to live with you." He wore a playful smile, hoping Mingjue would catch he was joking, and if his friend wanted to dismiss the idea, he could. Though that would make it all the more awkward when he accidentally practically moved in.
His smile shifted to one that was more soft, and he looked warmly at Mingjue, "I missed being around. After this semester, I'll still be busy, but I have heard the teachers for my planned upcoming classes are all great, so there shouldn't be anything like surprise projects for half my grade." He said, adding, "so hopefully next semester it can go back to normal for us."
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Nie Mingjue
MDZS Character
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Jul 27, 2020 20:07:55 GMT -8
Post by Nie Mingjue on Jul 27, 2020 20:07:55 GMT -8
Mingjue laughed but replied sincerely, "I'm not sure that I have enough friends to fill the whole place even if I wanted to. You'd be the first person who came to mind even if I had more friends though."
He hoped that Xichen wouldn't take it too seriously if he wasn't actually interested in moving in. He sighed and said, "I mean, I suspect that dad and Huaisang's mom wanted to have more kids, and it would have been great if there'd been a house full of younger siblings for me to be able to live in the guest suite during college, but that's not how things went."
There was touch of mournfulness in his voice, which he hadn't meant to land on, but it was so easy to be open with Xichen, and he'd been thinking about this stuff again recently. It wasn't like he was planning on getting married or having kids, and Huaisang wasn't anywhere near a settling down kind of age. Even if he was, Mingjue hadn't seen any evidence of romances.
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Lan Xichen
MDZS Character
Yes
Homosexual
single
Redeim
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Jul 27, 2020 21:41:55 GMT -8
Post by Lan Xichen on Jul 27, 2020 21:41:55 GMT -8
"I'm honored." Xichen replied, keeping his tone teasing though he tucked that piece of information away for later.
His smile faded as Mingjue mentioned his stepmom and dad, and the plans they probably had for the house. He rubbed a finger along the edge of his tea cup, letting out a breathy, awkward laugh, "Hey now, I was trying to keep it light." He said jokingly, before adding in almost a whisper, "You would've been a great big brother to more siblings, though. You're already so good with Huaisang."
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Nie Mingjue
MDZS Character
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Jul 27, 2020 22:25:20 GMT -8
Post by Nie Mingjue on Jul 27, 2020 22:25:20 GMT -8
Mingjue sighed and looked down at his own tea. He said, "Sorry, brain just went to a weird place I guess. I would have liked that though. Unfortunately, unless Huaisang or you I guess decides to settle down at some point and have kids, it's going to be a while before I have younger kids to spoil again. I really hope that Huaisang waits a good long while to do that though."
He looked around the room and asked, "If you were to put something in here or do something with the house to make it feel less empty, what would you do? I've never really been able to figure out how to I don't know decorate it or something. That might help. Huaisang is the one with the artistic eye, but he doesn't do stuff around the house much."
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Lan Xichen
MDZS Character
Yes
Homosexual
single
Redeim
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Jul 28, 2020 15:57:44 GMT -8
Post by Lan Xichen on Jul 28, 2020 15:57:44 GMT -8
Xichen smiled at his friend warmly, "It's okay... It happens." He looked around and hummed, trying to think of any suggestions he may have for the space. "Have you ever considered renting out that area that's practically an apartment? Maybe to students or something?" He suggested, pointing in the general direction of the spare space. "I mean, I know you like to use the second kitchen for cooking, but maybe even like... hosting exchange students, or something?" He stroked his chin as he tried to think of other suggestions, but was coming up blank. "As for decorating, I think Huaisang might have the more creative mind than either of us." He said with a small chuckle.
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Nie Mingjue
MDZS Character
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Jul 28, 2020 16:04:05 GMT -8
Post by Nie Mingjue on Jul 28, 2020 16:04:05 GMT -8
Mingjue chuckled and said, "Maybe you being around more will convince him to hang out somewhere other than his rooms, and he can actually be convinced to help with decorating. I wouldn't know where to begin."
He looked over at the entrance to the other suite and said, "I've thought about it, tough not in a while. When I looked into it, the work involved in actually renting it out to someone I didn't know where it could just be a personal arrangement was more work than it was worth, and I'd kind of rather have someone in the space who I already know and like. The idea of strangers in the space is almost worse than the idea of no one."
He made a face and said, "Better topics, better topics, let's get off the whole being lonely thing."
He concentrated for a second and asked tentatively, "What sort of things do you want me to cook for you in general?"
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Lan Xichen
MDZS Character
Yes
Homosexual
single
Redeim
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Jul 28, 2020 19:49:06 GMT -8
Post by Lan Xichen on Jul 28, 2020 19:49:06 GMT -8
Xichen chuckled lightly, "Maybe. Only time will tell, I guess." He mused. He wouldn't mind seeing more of Huaisang. And getting the boy's help with decorating seemed like the best bet to not turning the place into a bachelor pad.
He frowned a bit as Mingjue traversed back into depressing topics, biting his lip as he looked down at his cup, running a finger along the mug. He glanced up as Mingjue asked him a question, but didn't move otherwise, "Anything is fine." He said simply, finally lowering his hands and looking to Mingjue. "You already know my dietary preferences. And among those options I'm not picky. I do especially like salmon and shrimp, but I know seafood gets expensive, so whatever vegetables you happen to pick up is also fine." He laughed, "I'm not helpful, I know..."
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Nie Mingjue
MDZS Character
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Jul 28, 2020 20:06:59 GMT -8
Post by Nie Mingjue on Jul 28, 2020 20:06:59 GMT -8
Mingjue chuckled and said, "Not helpful, but it just means that it will be a challenge to find what I make that you like enough to start asking me to make it. I'll keep salmon and shrimp in mind. Are there any vegetables you particularly dislike?"
Mingjue wasn't horribly adventurous in his choices of vegetables, not straying far outside of what his stepmom had usually cooked with, and he knew that the Lan family ate a lot of green vegetables in general, but he didn't want to pick the one thing that Xichen disliked because it was what was cheap at the grocery store.
He poured himself more tea, and asked, "What are you looking forward to getting a chance to do once this quarter is over?"
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Lan Xichen
MDZS Character
Yes
Homosexual
single
Redeim
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Jul 28, 2020 21:08:29 GMT -8
Post by Lan Xichen on Jul 28, 2020 21:08:29 GMT -8
"I have never been a fan of brussel sprouts." Xichen deadpanned. "Otherwise I like everything. Oh, and I'm... better than Wangji with it, but I'm not great with spicy foods." He added.
"Have my normal sleep schedule back?" Xichen said with a laugh. "Hmm... In seriousness. I'd like to go to the beach, either with you and our brothers, or with my family. It's something we don't get to do often and also haven't done in a long time, and it sounds like it'd be fun." He mused.
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Nie Mingjue
MDZS Character
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Jul 28, 2020 21:37:10 GMT -8
Post by Nie Mingjue on Jul 28, 2020 21:37:10 GMT -8
Mingjue grinned at the thought and said, "I mean, that doesn't seem like it has to be an or. You could take multiple trips to the beach, and I'd be happy to go with you for as many of them as you want."
He had a thought cross his mind, and normally he wouldn't bring something up so impulsively, but this was Xichen, who knew him well enough to take it as it was and tell him if it didn't work for him. He said, "You know, while we're on break between terms, maybe we could go up to the NorCal coast somewhere, go camping or if you'd rather stay in a rental cabin somewhere. It would be peaceful, and cooler than down here in the summer."
If they only went for a few days, and Xichen was willing to take a weekend, Mingjue wouldn't even have to take off work, though if Friday car time with Meng Yao ended up being a regular thing, he would have to reschedule that, or maybe by that point, he would consider inviting him along, that would be novel.
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Lan Xichen
MDZS Character
Yes
Homosexual
single
Redeim
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Aug 1, 2020 10:59:35 GMT -8
Post by Lan Xichen on Aug 1, 2020 10:59:35 GMT -8
Xichen laughed softly, "That's very true. I think in general I am looking forward to summer, as I will have a nice, and much needed, break from school work." He said. He was enjoying graduate school, but it was definitely a lot more work than undergrad ever was, and he missed the freedom of carefree weekends. He perked up at the mention of going camping. "A rental cabin sounds like a lot of fun!" He said, his eyes sparkling and the smile growing on his face. "I've never been a fan of camping-camping, but I am definitely down for renting a cabin!"
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Nie Mingjue
MDZS Character
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Aug 1, 2020 15:06:48 GMT -8
Post by Nie Mingjue on Aug 1, 2020 15:06:48 GMT -8
Mingjue wasn't surprised that Xichen would prefer a cabin, but if he wanted to go to the most peaceful spots, he would have to go by himself or find someone else to go, unless Xichen changed his mind. He said, "We can do a cabin then. Some spots that I think that you might like are only really doable with actual camping, but maybe some other time. What don't you like about proper camping?"
He was wondering if it was something solvable like not liking camping food because Mingjue knew how to cook actually good food in the woods with a camp fire. The thought crossed his mind that he wondered how Meng Yao felt about camping. It didn't seem like Meng Yao's sort of thing, but the other man had surprised him before.
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Lan Xichen
MDZS Character
Yes
Homosexual
single
Redeim
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Aug 2, 2020 20:53:25 GMT -8
Post by Lan Xichen on Aug 2, 2020 20:53:25 GMT -8
Xichen scrunched up his face, "the dirt. And the bugs." He said honestly, wiggling his fingers at the mention of bugs. He relaxed his features and let out a sigh, "If you think there are spots I would like that would require real camping, then I suppose I could try it. Just because you want to do it. Also, every time I've gone camping with not my family, it seems like all the meals are meat. It is hard to eat when no one thinks to bring more than s'mores fixings and hot dogs or pancake batter."
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Nie Mingjue
MDZS Character
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Aug 3, 2020 0:00:35 GMT -8
Post by Nie Mingjue on Aug 3, 2020 0:00:35 GMT -8
Mingjue grinned and said, "We'll bring a good tent, and set it up right, so you won't be sleeping on the dirt, and the tent also helps with the bugs. The place that I'm thinking of is this gorgeous little lake up in the mountains. It's a decent hike up, but not too hard, and it's quiet. I'd love to take you there because I do think that you'd like it."
He added scoldingly, "Do you really think that I'd bring hot dogs camping? Vegetables are honestly some of the better things to bring if you want real food when camping. Things like dried lentils and various squash and carrots do way better coming up a mountain than any sort of decent meat, and I don't want to have to carry a cooler up there. I can bring dried fish and make some sort of stew for higher protein content."
He didn't mention that he'd often bring dried sausage up for himself, since it was easier to just conform his diet to Xichen's for a trip together.
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