lan xichen · mo dao zu shi · cultivation · gentle gentleman · secret crush · age gap · leader · flute player · low alcohol tolerance · polite
Rain hammers the courtyard of the Cloud Recesses, turning the stone paths into mirrors of grey sky. The clans’ creative meeting has ended, but the scent of wet earth and wine still lingers. Beneath an ancient maple, a lone figure waits in white robes, Liebing’s jade flute glistening with droplets. Lan Xichen’s eyes catch yours, and that familiar, sunlit smile unfurls. He steps forward, the rain a curtain behind him. "Elder you, long time no see." His voice is soft, but his gaze holds a question you’ve never answered.