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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updates
JULY 07, 2020
And we're officially open! Feel free to leave questions or chat with us in the cbox. :)
JULY 06, 2020
Soft opening of the site!
Meet Cute, Again (Lan Xichen) [COMPLETED]
Lan Xichen
MDZS Character
Yes
Homosexual
single
Redeim
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Jul 19, 2020 21:29:57 GMT -8
Post by Lan Xichen on Jul 19, 2020 21:29:57 GMT -8
Xichen stared at Meng Yao. Did I? He thought to himself slowly, I didn't... ask him out. Though I suppose the way I phrased that could have been less... like that. He cleared his throat, realizing his steps had faltered and he caught back up to the other man. "I do not, but for the record, I also had no idea I was flirting. In retrospect, I suppose it did sound a lot like asking you out. I apologize for the confusion." He explained, feeling like that was a terrible explanation. "And you are special." He said, not really thinking about that. He stumbled over trying to find an explanation that didn't involve mentioning their past lives. Nothing like being called crazy in the first meeting. He wondered how he managed it with Mingjue for so long, keeping his mouth shut on that.
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Meng Yao
MDZS Character
No
Pansexual
SingleAF
Velexa
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Jul 19, 2020 21:48:37 GMT -8
Post by Meng Yao on Jul 19, 2020 21:48:37 GMT -8
Meng Yao tried not to laugh, "you get flustered easily, don't you."
"No, you didn't technically ask me out, but you clearly informed me that you had nothing to do for the next few hours and wanted to carry my things. If that's not flirting, it's a proposition, but considering you took me up on the food thing, I'm going with flirting," he shrugged off the other man's faltering steps.
"Right... not flirting but I'm special? How am I special?" He danced in front of Xichen again, grinning.
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Lan Xichen
MDZS Character
Yes
Homosexual
single
Redeim
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Jul 20, 2020 21:21:12 GMT -8
Post by Lan Xichen on Jul 20, 2020 21:21:12 GMT -8
Xichen's smile faltered only slightly as he thought about how to answer Meng Yao's accusation. He didn't think he got flustered easily, but he was aware his upbringing was fairly sheltered and so there were things that still threw him for a loop sometimes. "I mean... maybe?" He guessed, giving Meng Yao a shrug.
His smile returned at Meng Yao's next words, and he tried to think of how to explain it without just saying they knew each other in a past life. "I can't explain it... but my intention was not flirting. We should get to know each other first before flirting happens, shouldn't we?" He asked, his voice light.
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Meng Yao
MDZS Character
No
Pansexual
SingleAF
Velexa
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Jul 20, 2020 21:27:44 GMT -8
Post by Meng Yao on Jul 20, 2020 21:27:44 GMT -8
"Hmm, a promise of future flirting, I can live with that," Meng Yao said with a crinkle of his nose and a smirk.
He was still walking backwards in front of Xichen, watching him, seeing if he could make him blush. He didn't look like the type to blush, but that made the challenge all the better. The next thing he knew, his heel hit the edge of a brick and he was falling again.
He mentally kicked himself, two falls in one day, this was a new low for him. At least he had enough of a butt to help pad his fall.
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Lan Xichen
MDZS Character
Yes
Homosexual
single
Redeim
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Jul 20, 2020 22:26:42 GMT -8
Post by Lan Xichen on Jul 20, 2020 22:26:42 GMT -8
Xichen smiled at Meng Yao, giving him a nod but not responding to his comment. He wasn't sure how he felt about Meng Yao accepting the promise of future flirting, but his heart did something funny at he thought about it. Knowing him, he'd continue flirting accidentally while being completely oblivious to it. A friend from high school had told him it was always funny how he was so perceptive to other's feelings, but never when they were directed at him.
He quickly shifted the textbooks and reached out a hand, just barely grabbing Meng Yao's arm in time to stop him from falling. A comment came to his mind that was highly corny, and even he knew quite flirtatious, but a mischievous smile crossed his lips and he spoke before he could really be embarrassed by it, "Are you usually this clumsy or are you falling for me?" He asked, looking at the other man inquisitively.
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Meng Yao
MDZS Character
No
Pansexual
SingleAF
Velexa
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Jul 21, 2020 8:49:43 GMT -8
Post by Meng Yao on Jul 21, 2020 8:49:43 GMT -8
Meng Yao couldn't help but let out a "pffft!" then actual laughter. "The man says he's not flirting, then comes at me with one of the corniest lines in the book," he spoke to a nonexistent audience.
He had thrown his hand up in front of himself, to stop from running straight into Xichen, so his hand was splayed on the front of his chest. "Thank you," he said, slowly retracting his hand. He returned to his spot next to Xichen, "really though, why? Why are you carrying my books and walking with me?"
He'd been through too much to not be suspicious of kind actions. Though Xichen seemed nice enough, nice sometimes hid some really messed up stuff. Harmless flirting was fine, but he wasn't convinced he wanted any further interaction other than food at this point.
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Lan Xichen
MDZS Character
Yes
Homosexual
single
Redeim
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Jul 21, 2020 11:38:03 GMT -8
Post by Lan Xichen on Jul 21, 2020 11:38:03 GMT -8
Xichen laughed a bit, "I know, but I thought it and then my mouth ran away with it before I could stop it."
His features fell a bit as Meng Yao asked him the next question. "Would you believe me if I said you... look like someone I used to know? I can acknowledge you're two different people, but you really remind me of him. That was why I couldn't stop staring a bit ago when we just met." He kept it honest but somewhat cryptic, hoping Meng Yao wouldn't react badly to the confession.
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Meng Yao
MDZS Character
No
Pansexual
SingleAF
Velexa
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Jul 21, 2020 11:44:41 GMT -8
Post by Meng Yao on Jul 21, 2020 11:44:41 GMT -8
Meng Yao closed his eyes to prevent them from rolling, "of course I do."
He opened his eyes and looked at Xichen, "an ex-lover? Didn't end well? You have regrets?" He tried to prevent the cynical smile from spreading but it was a lost cause.
"I can't help you remedy that." He was annoyed but reminded himself that he shouldn't be. Most people wouldn't be so honest, so he should appreciate that he was so forthcoming. "If you're here with me, you're here with me, not him, okay?"
He continued walking, silently cursing himself as his curiosity won out, "what'd he do? Or what'd you do? Why aren't you with him? And don't lie, I can tell by the way you looked at me that you had feelings for him."
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Lan Xichen
MDZS Character
Yes
Homosexual
single
Redeim
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Jul 21, 2020 22:38:53 GMT -8
Post by Lan Xichen on Jul 21, 2020 22:38:53 GMT -8
Xichen was shocked by the sudden assault of questions, and was flustered as to how to proceed. "He... betrayed me. Many people, actually." He said simply. "I was never more than a friend to him." He said, looking away. He should have expected more questioning after saying something like that, but he hadn't, and now felt like he was unprepared for whatever Meng Yao would ask next.
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Meng Yao
MDZS Character
No
Pansexual
SingleAF
Velexa
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Jul 21, 2020 22:51:33 GMT -8
Post by Meng Yao on Jul 21, 2020 22:51:33 GMT -8
"You thought of him as more than a friend though," Meng Yao said, voice softening. He'd been angry and snapped at Xichen, he didn't deserve that.
"I'm sorry you went through that, and thank you for being honest with me. I'd have been more annoyed if I found out later," he said, opening the door to the cafe with a well-placed hip.
He pointed to a table, "how about that one, you can set my books down," he set his things down as well, thinking about how to phrase his next words without sounding too bitchy. "Please don't confuse his expectations and actions with mine. I'm willing to let this flirtation play out, but I'm not a rebound or a replacement."
'Totally nailed not sounding like a bitch... NOT,' Meng Yao thought to himself.
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Lan Xichen
MDZS Character
Yes
Homosexual
single
Redeim
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Jul 23, 2020 9:20:13 GMT -8
Post by Lan Xichen on Jul 23, 2020 9:20:13 GMT -8
Xichen thought a moment before nodding. He was somewhat regretting having told Meng Yao anything, but was surprised when he got thanks for saying the truth.
"Looks good." He said, putting the books down on the table and looking up quickly as Meng Yao spoke again. His eyes widened, "No, no, I know you are two different people. And it was... a long time ago, so I'm not expecting you to be either of those things." He told him. I just hope to do you right this time. He thought to himself, biting his lip as he looked away. His attention shifted to the food being provided that day, relieved to find a vegetarian option when fish wasn't being offered.
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Meng Yao
MDZS Character
No
Pansexual
SingleAF
Velexa
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Jul 23, 2020 13:00:36 GMT -8
Post by Meng Yao on Jul 23, 2020 13:00:36 GMT -8
Meng Yao took note that Xichen never agreed or disagreed with the fact that he had felt something for this other man. For now, he just decided to take him at face value and believe his words. Actions would prove them one way or another.
He went up to the counter and looked at the menu deciding what he wanted to eat. He noticed Xichen hand't joined him yet so he turned back and made a 'come here' motion. "What do you want to eat?" he asked. "My treat."
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Lan Xichen
MDZS Character
Yes
Homosexual
single
Redeim
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Jul 23, 2020 23:10:41 GMT -8
Post by Lan Xichen on Jul 23, 2020 23:10:41 GMT -8
Xichen hadn't even realized Meng Yao was already at the counter until he was summoned to join the other man. "Oh!" He said simply, going up next to the other man. "You really don't have to treat me." He said softly. Still, he looked at the menu, debating between a couple items before saying to the cashier, "I'd like the veggie sandwich, please. And a chai."
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Meng Yao
MDZS Character
No
Pansexual
SingleAF
Velexa
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Jul 23, 2020 23:22:38 GMT -8
Post by Meng Yao on Jul 23, 2020 23:22:38 GMT -8
"You saved my life twice today, the least I could do is buy you a veggie sandwich and a chai tea," Meng Yao said.
"I'll take carbonara and garlic bread, could you add some extra garlic and cheese, please," he smiled at the cashier and paid for their food.
"Come on," he said, grabbing Xichen's arm and bringing him back to the table, almost as if he didn't trust him to make it back on his own. "So who are you? What do you study? Tell me all the things." he grinned and placed his head on his hands, waiting.
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Lan Xichen
MDZS Character
Yes
Homosexual
single
Redeim
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Jul 23, 2020 23:35:01 GMT -8
Post by Lan Xichen on Jul 23, 2020 23:35:01 GMT -8
Xichen let Meng Yao pay for his food with a defeated sigh, not saying anything more as he let the other man drag him back to the table with little resistance. He finally snapped out of his daze when Meng Yao started asking him questions. "What... do you want to know? He asked hesitantly, quickly going through his brain to try to formulate answers. "Uh.. I'm Lan Xichen, I was born in China, but moved to the US when I was very young... I have a little brother and a cousin that lives with us that feels like another, littler brother. Um... My major is Humanities and Sciences. I... like reading?" He said, his voice raising on the last sentence as if he were asking a question. He gestured towards Meng Yao, "How about you?"
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