#How to set up UPI

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How Foreigners Can Set Up and Use UPI Accounts?

In recent years, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionized the way payments are made in India. Its seamless, instant, and secure transactions have made it a favorite among residents. But what about foreigners or Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who wish to take advantage of this convenient payment system? The good news is that setting up and using a UPI account is easier than you might think. In this guide, we'll take you through the step-by-step process to help you get started with UPI.

Step 1: Choose a UPI App

The first step in utilizing CheqUPI for seamless transactions is selecting a UPI-enabled mobile app. There are several popular options available, including Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm,  and BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money). Download your preferred app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Step 2: Installation and Account Setup

After downloading the CheqUPI app, follow these steps to set up your UPI account:

Open the App: Launch the CheqUPI app on your smartphone.

Select Language: Choose your preferred language for the app's interface.

Verify Your Mobile Number: Enter your mobile number, and the app will send an OTP (One-Time Password) for verification.

Create a PIN: Set a secure UPI PIN. This PIN will serve as your key for all future transactions.

Select Bank: Link your non-resident bank account to the CheqUPI app. Most major Indian banks support UPI, allowing you to select your bank from the provided list.

Step 3: Adding a Bank Account

Once the initial setup is complete, proceed to add your foreign bank account to the CheqUPI app:

Go to Bank Accounts Section: Navigate to the "Bank Accounts" or "Add/Link Bank Account" section within the app.

Select Your Bank: Choose your foreign bank from the list of available options. If your bank is not listed, utilize the search feature.

Enter Account Details: Input your foreign bank account number, IFSC code (Indian Financial System Code), and other required information.

Verify Bank Account: The CheqUPI app will initiate a verification process, often involving a small amount sent to your foreign bank account for confirmation. Follow the app's instructions to complete this step.

Step 4: Set Up CheqUPI ID

Once your foreign bank account is successfully linked, proceed to set up your unique CheqUPI ID:

Navigate to the CheqUPI ID Section: Locate the option to create or manage your CheqUPI ID within the app.

Choose a CheqUPI ID: Select a distinctive CheqUPI ID, such as your name followed by "@chequpi" or any other preferred format.

Verify CheqUPI ID: The app will verify the availability of your chosen CheqUPI ID. If it's available, proceed to save it for use.

Step 5: Making Transactions

With your CheqUPI account fully set up, you're now ready to conduct transactions effortlessly. Here's a simple guide to sending and receiving money using CheqUPI:

To Send Money:

Open the CheqUPI app and log in.

Select the "Send Money" or "Transfer" option.

Enter the recipient's CheqUPI ID, mobile number, or bank account details.

Input the desired amount and include a remark if necessary.

Confirm the transaction by entering your CheqUPI PIN.

To Receive Money:

Share your CheqUPI ID with the sender.

The sender can then use your CheqUPI ID to initiate the payment.

You'll receive a notification regarding the incoming transaction.

Enter your CheqUPI PIN to accept the payment securely.

With these simple steps, foreigners and NRIs can easily set up and use UPI accounts for seamless transactions in India. Whether you're sending money to family members, paying bills, or shopping online, UPI offers a convenient and secure payment solution at your fingertips. Embrace the digital revolution of UPI and enjoy hassle-free banking experiences from anywhere in the world!

Step 6: Security Tips

While utilizing CheqUPI, it is paramount to prioritize security. Here are essential tips to safeguard your transactions:

Protect Your PIN and OTP: Never share your CheqUPI PIN or OTP with anyone.

Create a Strong PIN: Use a robust and unique CheqUPI PIN for added security.

Verify Transaction Details: Before confirming any transaction, carefully review the details provided.

Monitor Transaction History: Regularly check your transaction history to identify any unauthorized activities.

Keep Your App Updated: Ensure your CheqUPI app and mobile device are regularly updated with the latest security patches.

Conclusion:

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) opens doors to a world of convenient and secure digital transactions for foreigners and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in India. By following the step-by-step guide outlined above, setting up and using a UPI account becomes a straightforward process.

With UPI, users can send and receive money instantly, pay bills, shop online, and more, all with just a few taps on their smartphones. The flexibility, speed, and security of UPI make it a preferred choice for individuals looking to manage their finances seamlessly, whether they are residing in India or abroad.

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, UPI stands out as a revolutionary payment system that simplifies financial transactions and empowers users with greater control over their money. So, whether you're a foreigner visiting India or an NRI wanting to stay connected with finances back home, UPI offers a reliable and efficient solution at your fingertips.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):

Can I use UPI with my foreign bank account?

Yes, you can use UPI with your foreign bank account. Many UPI-enabled apps allow users to link their non-resident bank accounts to make transactions in India.

Is there a limit on the amount I can transfer using UPI as a foreigner or NRI?

The transaction limits for UPI users, including foreigners and NRIs, are set by the individual banks and may vary. Typically, there are daily and per-transaction limits imposed for security purposes.

How can I change my UPI PIN if I forget it?

If you forget your UPI PIN, most UPI apps have an option to reset or change the PIN. This usually involves verifying your identity through your registered mobile number and email.

Can I use UPI to pay bills and make online purchases?

Absolutely! UPI offers a wide range of services, including bill payments, online shopping, ticket bookings, and more. You can conveniently use your UPI account for various transactions within India.

Is UPI safe for making transactions?

Yes, UPI is considered a safe and secure payment method. It uses multi-factor authentication, including PINs and OTPs, to ensure the security of transactions. However, it's essential to keep your UPI PIN and account details confidential and avoid sharing them with anyone.

Can I link multiple bank accounts to my UPI ID?

Yes, many UPI apps allow users to link multiple bank accounts to a single UPI ID. This feature provides added flexibility for managing finances across different accounts.

What should I do if a UPI transaction fails or gets stuck?

In case of a failed or stuck transaction, most UPI apps have a customer support helpline or a "Transaction History" section where you can check the status of your transaction. You can also reach out to your bank for assistance in resolving any issues.

Is there a fee associated with using UPI?

UPI transactions are generally free of charge for users. However, some banks or apps may levy minimal charges for certain transactions or services. It's advisable to check with your bank or the UPI app for any applicable fees.

Can I use UPI for international transactions?

No, UPI is primarily designed for domestic transactions within India. For international transactions, other methods such as SWIFT transfers or international cards are typically used.

How long does it take for a UPI transaction to reflect in the recipient's account?

UPI transactions are usually instant, and the funds should be reflected in the recipient's account within a few seconds. However, in some cases, it may take a few minutes depending on the bank's processing time.

[cameronsbabydoll]

how does rafe handle puppy readers periods? why do i feel like he has a tracker app in his phone and he’s always the one having to track them bc she does not gaf and i imagine a few days before he starts carrying around a pad or tampon with him with and he keeps reminding her all the time to be careful 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️ or does he give her some type of birth control that makes her not get her periods bc he just doesn’t think she can handle them?

how does rafe deal with puppy!reader’s period!? ⋆.𐙚 ̊

rafe absolutely has a period tracker app on his phone, set to silent notifications. not because he’s soft — no, he’ll roll his eyes if anyone catches him looking at it — but because you are helpless.

you don’t even notice the signs. you’ll get all teary watching a commercial about laundry soap and rafe will just sigh like,

“great. three days early.”

he notices when you get whiny or when you start to clinging more. when your appetite flips — suddenly it’s chocolate milk and hot fries and your chewing the sleeves of his hoodie.

he starts preparing days before — always has a pad or tampon in his glove box, in his coat pocket, in your little hello kitty bag. he’ll casually slip one into your hand in the middle of target like

“you’re not bleeding yet but you’re close. keep it in your pocket.”

you just blink up at him like he’s your period fairy godmother.

he 100% carries wipes and panties for upi too. probably has a little emergency ziplock in his car just for yourselves emergencies: fruit snacks, extra hair tie, the good lip balm, underwear, and midol.

when it actually starts, your always confused?? like “my tummy hurts 🥺” and “why is there red??” and rafe is just sitting there like

“because your uterus is doing what it’s supposed to. jesus, pup. we’ve been over this.”

birth control thoughts?

yes. rafe has definitely considered putting you on the shot or implant or something low-effort because your so bad at remembering pills. and half the time when you do take one your like

“this is the pink candy, right?”

but ultimately he decides he’d rather track it himself than trust you with it. like he doesn’t even tell you anymore — he just texts you a 🩸 emoji and packs your overnight bag.

you’ll be in the backseat kicking your legs like

“where are we going???”

and he’s like

“you’re bleeding and annoying and you cried in a dunkin’ drive-thru so we’re going to my place until it’s over.”

also... he totally coos at you when your crampy even when he’s being mean.

“ohh, baby, your tummy hurts? maybe you shouldn’t’ve eaten three hot pickles and jumped in the pool. get in bed.”

and your all pouty but you curl up anyway, letting him tuck a heating pad under your belly and spoon-feed you bites of chocolate.

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Intimacy────୨ৎ────Desires

[ These packages are customisable for any person you'd like to get reading upon ex : fs,crush,bf,gf, celebrity,etc ]

Totoro's Secrets

1. What are their late-night thoughts about you?

2. What would they do if you appeared in front of them for the first time?

3. What about you turns them on?

4. What would they find sexy about you?

Princess Mononoke's Wild Heart

1. What makes them horny about you?

2. How will they express jealousy and possessiveness?

3. What are their expectations in bed?

4. How will you fulfill their expectations?

Howl's Moving Castle of Relationships

1. How will they act when you two are in public vs alone ?

2. What are their kinks?

3. How will they handle conflicts for the first time? How will be your make up sex?

4. How would they aftercare you?

Hoshikage

1. What will they do when they catch you secretly pleasuring yourself? What will be their reaction?

2. What about you will make them have desire to pleasure themselves?

3. How clingy they'll be ?

4. How will they handle you when you act all bratty and bossy ?

5. What about you will make them hard\wet ?

Confessions────୨ৎ─────Roses

[ These packages are customisable for any person you'd like to get reading on ex : fs,crush,bf,gf, celebrity,etc ]

Ponyo's Ocean of Affection

1. How will they pursue you?

2. What are your FS's favorite things about you?

3. How will they confess their feelings?

4. What's their vision for your future together?

Whisper of the Heart's Promise

1. What's your wedding/engagement day with them be like?

2. What are their red and green flags?

3. How do they feel about you?

4. How will they spoil you?

5. What you and they'll feel on this special day

The sunlit hearth

1. how will they celebrate you and their all firsts ?

2. What will be their emotions on these special days ?

3. how will they treat you ?

4. How will you be treated by their people [parents\friends\siblings\relatives,etc ] ?

5. How will their people [parents\friends\siblings\relatives,etc] percieve you ?

Mind ────୨ৎ──── Body

Spirited Away's Journey of Self

1. What's your sexual appeal?

2.What makes you intimidating?

3. What are your red and green flags?

4. What do others find sexy about you?

5.What's your seducing style?

6. How do you serve ?

No-Face's Reflections

1. What's your reputation?

2.Why are you "that\it girl/boy"?

3. What are your most attractive traits?

4. What's unique about you?

5. How do others perceive you [ can be read for any specific person too like colleagues\crush\this stranger ]?

Ashitaka's Inner Turmoil

1. What's your current emotional state?

2. What's causing turmoil in your mind?

3. How can you regulate your emotions and these disarrays ?

4. Clarity regarding the situation you're stucked in

Grandma Hama's Ancient Wisdom

1. How does your higher self want to motivate you?

2. What's your inner child's dreams?

3. How can you nurture your inner child?

Universe────୨ৎ──── Energy

Zeniba and the Soot Sprites Within

1. What's the energy around you?

2. What upcoming surprises does the universe have in store for you?

3. What's happening in your life sectors?

4. What's something you should improve, let go, and adopt?

Mei's Little Blessings

1. What's the current state of your relationships?

2. What's blocking your blessings?

3. How can you navigate your life?

4. What's the outlook for your career and finances?

5. How can you invite more material abundance in your life?

Changes ────୨ৎ────Opportunities

Catbus's Unexpected Paths

1. What's the current state of your career?

2. What opportunities are coming your way?

3. How can you increase your financial abundance?

4. What's the outlook for your long-term career goals?

Nausicaä's Winds of Change

1. What's the biggest challenge you're facing right now?

2. How can you overcome your fears and doubts?

3. How can you develop a growth mindset ?

4. What's your vision for your life?

5. How can you cultivate mindfulness and presence?

6. What's the universe's message for you right now?

Manifestations ────୨ৎ──── and Shadows

Kodama's Forest Guidance

1. What's your spiritual purpose?

2. How can you connect with your higher self?

3. What's the universe's guidance for you right now?

4. How can you cultivate spiritual growth and awareness?

Calcifer's Fiery Purpose

1. What's your life purpose?

2. How can you align with your values and passions?

3. What's the meaning of your life experiences?

4. How can you find fulfillment and happiness?

Fio's Ingenious Empowerment

1. What are your strengths?

2. What are your weakness?

3. How can you empower yourself?

4. What's your personal mantra?

Kagemasa's Hidden Truths

1. What's your shadow self trying to tell you?

2. How can you heal your inner wounds?

3. What's the root cause of your fears and doubts?

4. How can you integrate your shadow self into your conscious awareness?

5. How can you develop self-compassion and self-forgiveness?

Lin's Golden Dreams

1. What's blocking your manifestations?

2. How can you attract abundance into your life?

3. What do you need to manifest your desires?

4. How can you maintain a positive mindset ?

Family and ────୨ৎ──── love life

The Yamada Family's Everyday Bonds

1. What's the current state of your family\ relatioship dynamics?

2. How can you improve your relationships with family members\lover ?

3. What's casuing of conflicts in your family\love life?

4. How can you maintain healthy boundaries in your family\love relationships?

Arrietty's Secret Connections

1. What's the current state of your love life?

2. Who's coming into your life romantically?

3. What's the potential for a long-term relationship?

4. How can you attract your ideal partner?

5. How can you improve your communication skills?

San's Deep Connection

1. How can you deepen intimacy with your partner?

2. What's blocking emotional connection in your relationship?

3. How can you communicate your desires effectively?

4. What's the key to maintaining a healthy and fulfilling sex life?

Self worth ────୨ৎ──── and growth

Osono's Warm Embrace

1. How can you cultivate self-worth and self-respect?

2. What's blocking your ability to receive love and affection?

3. How can you practice self-care and self-compassion?

4. What's no longer serving you ?

Chihiro's Great Transformation

1. What's the biggest area for personal growth in your life?

2. How can you overcome self-sabotaging patterns?

3. How can you transform your life?

4. How can you maintain motivation and momentum on your personal growth journey?

Jiji's Guiding Wisdom

1. What's your life purpose and how does it relate to your career?

2. How can you align your career with your passions and values?

3. What's the potential for success in your current career?

4. How can you make a career transition that aligns with your life purpose?

Celebrity ────୨ৎ──── and you

Baron's Inspiring Presence

1. What's the energetic connection between you and your favorite celebrity?

2. How can you embody the qualities you admire in your favorite celebrity?

3. What can you learn from your favorite celebrity's life experiences?

[wynterstrawberry]

Bruises and kisses

Upi took a hard hit during his last game but he was desperately trying to hide how bad it actually was from you. You saw the hit and immediately worried about him. He knew you would be and he didn’t want you to worry about him even though he was shocked at the size of the bruise himself.

You noticed he was walking with a slight limp and for a split second you could see a wince when he walked.

“Babe are you okay? Your leg looks sore.”

Upi wanted so badly to lie to you and say he was fine but once he looked at your concerned face he knew he couldn’t lie anymore.

“I took a bit of a hit but I should be fine soon.”

“How bad?” You hesitantly questioned.

Nothing could’ve prepared you for how bad it was even with you expecting it to be bad. The bruise took up at least half his thigh.

“Upi! That looks really bad. Are you sure it’s just a bruise?”

“The medics said it was just a bruise and it would get worse before it got better.”

And now you found yourself trying to persuade a 6’5 tall man that he needed to rest. Surprisingly he didn’t take that much persuading. You got two ice packs out and carefully set them on his bruise.

“Do you want or need anything else?” You asked empathetically.

“Mm I wouldn’t turn down a kiss or two.” A slight blush filled your cheeks at his sudden request.

After the kisses he gently pulled you down beside himself. He was somewhat pleased with himself for still being able to do something for you. Upi wasn’t used to having to be taken care of so it took some adjusting on his part and some slight nagging on yours.

Upi looked at you in awe and full of love as you waited on him. “I don’t deserve you.”

“What? Where’d that come from?” You asked as you situated your lunches.

“Seeing how much you’ve given of yourself to take care of me makes me feel like I don’t deserve you.”

“Upi. You’d do the same thing for me if it was reversed. I’m not doing anything special I just love you.”

“I love you too.” He replied as giddy as a kid getting candy.

You could tell the pain meds had kicked in some and silently laughed to yourself.

As you out on your shared favorite movie Upi started massaging your head. You didn’t even realize how much stress you had been holding in until his gentle touch massaged your stress points. While you relaxed in his warm embrace you gradually fell asleep. He looked down at you with a smile and kissed your forehead before succumbing to sleep himself.

[marymary-diva17]

Respect my mom

Family is everything to many people, and many things are essential among family members. That was true for a family of navi and dream walkers, as their bond is strong, and they will always be there to protect each other. 

Y/n " Kids, kids... Where did they all go."

???? " Yes, mom." You soon saw upie kids walking toward you.

Y/n " There you are, my children. I was wondering where you all had gotten off to."

Neteyam: " We had gotten down to the beach to wash up, Mom."

Y/N: " Well, good job, my kids. All of you are looking beautiful and handsome as always." 

Loak: " Thank you, Mom. We have been living in the reef for a couple of months, and now that you are here, we want to ensure we do our best."

Y/n "That's good to hear, my boy." 

Spider: " Aonung and his siblings, along with other kids from the village here, have asked us and other kids from our clan if we wish to hang out with them."

Y/N: " That is wonderful. I'm happy to see you all getting along."

Kiri: " Yeah, and they said there will also be kids from other clans. I'm seeing how some clans will come here to meet with dads and everyone else."

Y/n " Well, all of you have fun today and stay together."

Tuk: " What about you, mommy? What are you going to do?"

Y/n: "I must help your uncle Norm set up the base. We had been able to find that the avatar program used it. We need to make sure everything is up and running."

Tuk: " Can I come with you? I can be your helper."

Y/N: " Sure, baby girl, you don't mind missing hanging out with everyone else."

Tuk: "I'm okay with that, Mommy, and it seems like it's for the older kids."

Y/n "Okay, then you can come with me, sweetie."

Y/n: " I still need you all to stay safe today or somewhat away from too much danger or trouble."

Neteyam: " Yes, ma'am. I and the spider will make sure  nothing bad happens."

Y/n " I know you boys will now go have some fun." 

Loak: " Bye, Mom, and Tuk."The kids soon took off running, and you smiled, happy to see they had found some happiness here. 

Y/N: " Come on, baby girl. Let's get going."You grabbed Tuk's hand and walked towards you, Ikran. 

Jake: " Hey there, my beautiful girls."

Tuk " Daddies."

Neytiro: " Hello, ma y/n and ma ite. Where are you two going?"

Tuk: " I'm going to help Mama at the new base."

Y/n " Yes, you are my helper."

Neytiro " Will that be safe for her, ma yawne."

Y/N " It will be safe; my husband and daughter wish to help."

Neytiro: "Okay, what about the older kids."

Y/n: " They are hanging out with the reef kids of the clan; they seemed happy about it."

Jake: " Good, as we have a meeting with tsu'tey with tonowari and all the other leaders about the RDA and humans."

Y/N: " Well, good luck, and I will see you later today."Your husbands soon left, and you and Tuk headed towards the base.

Hours later 

Norm: " Tuk has been a perfect helper around here."

Y/n " Yes, she is. I love being with my kids again. Being away from them so long was hard."

Norm: "I love being with my kids and tsu'tey again. It seems like the older kids are having fun as well."

Y/n " Yes, they are, as we remember. They were having some hard times, but that seems over."

??? " mom."

Y/n " Loak, you are here, I thought...loak." you soon looked towards your son to see that he had been in a fight, not him but his brother and some older kids. 

Norm: " What happened?" Tuk and many adults had come over to see the kids. 

Loak " Well, as you see, there a fight happened."

Y/n " Yes, I can see that, my son, but what happened."All the older kids had looked at each other. 

Kiri: " It started at the party, Mom."

Y/n " Kiri, you got involved as well."

Kiri: " Yes, I did, but it was all started by some foolish teens."

Loak: "Aonung was asking about our family and clan when some chief son called you a demon that corrupted sempu. His bloodline was full of demon kids and demons in the clan as well."

Spider: " We told him to show you, and everyone respected when he said that he and others shall never respect demons." 

Neteyam: " Then the boy decided to shove loak, and a fight soon broke out when loak punched the boy back."

Y/N: " Okay, and I'm guessing your fathers and many other adults also broke up the fight."

Kids: " Yes."

Neteyam: "We had come here after the fight ended, as our fathers told us and the reef kids to leave and cool down for our bad behavior. "You soon saw tonowari kids standing there with some other reef kids. 

Y/n " I know your dad will scold you for this later on, but right now, why don't you all help us out here until the sun starts to set." The kids had nodded their heads towards your offer.

Loak: " Mom, I'm sorry. I promised to stop getting into fights, and now I have disappointed you."

Y/n "It's okay, my boy. As you stood up for yourself, you knew your grandfather would have been proud of you and everyone else. We must ensure we don't always fight and use our words."

Loak " Yes, mon, what about dads and all the other adults."

Y/n " We can worry about that later, my son. No, why don't you and tsireya reorganize yourselves over there? It will give you enough time to talk with one other."

Loak: " Thanks, Mom, you're the best."Loak has run off to join with tsireya as all the kids got to work. Many things had been learned that day, as the reef kids had gotten to know you and the other adults more and how the families acted. The kids got scolded for their actions, and there was some grounding as well, but you had been able to calm down your husbands and everyone else, earning some respect as well.

[blitheringmcgonagall]

Lily Evans Was a feminist. Ergo So Was James Potter

I don’t know how to tell you this but:

1. Canon James Potter only asked Lily Evans out once.

ONCE

The whole “he kept asking her out every few minutes for years till she relented” thing is complete fanon

Makey-upy

Capisce? ONCE

2. Lily Evans wasn’t a pushover

Lily was canonically a firebrand. She was kind and beautiful, sure. but - she was described as cheeky and clever. She could be scary (Sirius & James in SWM). She was a muggleborn growing up in 1970s Britain. For those not aware, this was happening in 1970s Britain:

“ If you’re black, working class and a woman, you lose out three times over” (1971)

Also - we know she was from a nondescript midlands town. This was what it would have been like:

So you’re telling me that a bright, intelligent, studious woman and a bit of a rebel, who refused the offer to join Voldemort and duelled him 3 times - who volunteered to get involved in an underground/illegal, subversive group in a war against Wix bigoted fascist-types - somehow wasn’t remotely interested in the women’s rights movement, CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament), workers’ right and the Gay liberation Front?

Everyone can make up their own marauders headcanons etc etc - but for me, with that personality?

Not a chance

Ok, but then, if we agree Lily wasn’t clueless about feminism and other social movements in 1970s/early 1980s - you think she’d actually date Potter (let along marry the bloke) if he wasn’t a feminist too??

ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND???

In the same way I’d never ever even consider a single figment of an imagined date with a Trump Guy, Lily Evans wouldn’t go out with someone uninterested in women’s rights… that’s just the way it is.

(You can decide did he start off not v knowledgeable about this area and need a lot of education to undo misogynistic thinking. Or you can decide that Mia Potter (with her husband’s full support) was a strong woman who was really involved in rights movements in the Wix World and James Potter understood all this stuff from the age of 3. I don’t care)

@chdarling’s The Last Enemy certainly has themes involving this stuff, and we know that’s our canon bible!

Or, inferior fic obviously, but from We Can Be Heroes:

“To paraphrase President John F. Kennedy: Ich bin eine Feministin.”

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Serpentine Beach: Chapter 2

Pairing: James Potter x Regulus Black

Summary: Regulus buys a run-down shack on a pretty beach hoping to turn it into a five-star restaurant. Lucky for him, across the stretch of Serpentine Beach sits the looming Tigers Eye Resort, who's owners generously let him, and his team stay. At Tigers eye Regulus is faced with his past, present and future.

w/c: 4.5k

a/n: This feels like a very set upy chapter, which I didn't intend for it to be, but oh well. I hope you enjoy! The next one will have some good moments (At least I think)

As always, feedback is always helpful and appreciated!

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Chapter 1

!Warnings!: mentions of drinking, weed, Semi Horny James, bugs.

Chapter II.

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The Starlight crew have tried their best to get Regulus to relax over the years. From university to odd jobs and questionable lawsuits (thanks Barty), they’ve been through a lot of things together. Going in on this restaurant with each other wasn’t a big gamble as some people would assume. Regulus trusts these people, not just as hard-working coworkers, but as hard-working friends. Hell, he could even say family.

Through all of his own crash outs and semi-permanent mental breaks, they’ve never seen him so…frozen. The Regulus they know is the type of man that crawls out of hell just to get things done. The man they see now isn’t. Regulus looked and felt devoid of any motivation to get through this one. He felt like that same kid who was watching the world burn around him; his father pouring the gas and his mother striking the match. But I’m not, he reminds himself as he jots down notes in a small plain black notebook. 

Throwing himself into work felt like the only natural thing he could do anymore. Weed wasn’t calming him down and Evan cut him off after his third Paloma. The only thing left was Starlight, the menu to be exact. So, he holed himself up in Remus’s kitchen, claiming a space in the back so he doesn’t get in the way of the morning prep. When he’s not experimenting and taking notes, he’s helping with whatever Remus throws his way. The chef seems to keep to himself just as much as Regulus does.

“I'm not using you to avoid everything.” Regulus says on the third day as he takes one of his sharp knives to peel his thousandth potato. Remus sits behind him, needing to take a break from standing and straining his leg too much. Apparently, he's got chronic pain in his hip and legs and a whole load of other problems he didn't wish to get into when he explained the cane that usually rests beside him. Regulus didn't question it and made sure not to hover.

Without looking up from his own potato, Remus hums, dropping it into the bowl of others. “Right.” He agrees, before glancing up with an amused glint. “So, you're not purposely ignoring your friend's wishes to hang out at the pool or by the water. And you don't triple check the halls before leaving the kitchen to make sure Sirius isn’t going down them.”

“Those are merely protective measures.” Regulus huffs, putting the knife down for a moment, running his hand over the apron he wears. The starch from the potatoes has made his hands uncomfortably dry. “You never know how that bastard will strike.”

“Yes, my husband is quite the planner.” Remus deadpans and grabs another potato from the sack. Gliding his knife easily beneath the skin, he grins to himself. “Nearly fell out of the bed this morning trying to reach the phone. A genius really.”

Regulus scowls and shakes his head with a disappointed sigh. “I can't believe you have such horrible taste. And here I was, almost starting to like you.” 

Remus actually laughs at the jab, grinning to himself, he sets his knife down as well to pick up his cane instead. Using that and the counter for an aid, he rises from his seat to come stand next to Regulus.

“Look, I couldn't believe it either.” He admits and looks down at the list of prep to do today. “I mean, uni was hell for me. For all of us really, but Sirius took it all in stride and made himself a better man because of it. So…no matter how stupid he may act, he's a good man who came from a bad place.” 

“You know it all then? Well, his side at least.” Regulus asks, going back to his work. 

“Only some. He doesn't talk about it too much.” Remus informs, moving to grab a marker to write some things down. There are a few moments of silence, just the sound of Regulus peeling potato skins and the sharpie Remus is using, gliding on the surface of the paper.

“He does miss you.” 

Regulus doesn't respond to that, keeping his steady peeling pace. Remus seems to get the message and stops talking about it. The two go about the kitchen work in the same rhythm they had on the first day, the heavy topic doing nothing to affect the training of a good routine.

The thought of Sirius missing him after the shitshow he caused when he left the family makes Regulus want to laugh. Not a good happy laugh, but the sort that comes out during the worst events to laugh at. Like a funeral.

Regulus could feel and hear it all as if it happened just the other day ago. Sometimes at night, he’d close his eyes and hear the voices of Sirius and their mother clashing. He hears the police sirens, tastes the iron from blood on his tongue, and sometimes he hears his big brother begging him to run away with him.

Sometimes.

It makes Regulus understand that no matter how much work he does on himself, no matter how many good deeds he tries to do, he can't wipe the slate of his family name away. Sirius will look at him and always see the little brother who rejected him, not the man looking for some sort of peace. 

And yes, he was quite bitter about having to deal with Orion's death all on his own. Regulus quickly grew tired of having to act like the eldest son after Sirius left. He hadn’t known just how much his older brother was shielding him from. Dinners became unbearable, the mild chatter of Orion talking about the most recent sucker who signed a contract with him, along with Walburga’s fake interest in the subject.

It took three years for Regulus to follow in Sirius’s footsteps. To leave that rotten house. The first six months were spent trying to find a place to live and find his older brother. He had lived in a stuffy flat with the family's ex-chef Kretcher. There, he learned the wonders of cooking. 

Not just high-class portions and overpriced soups. No, Kretcher guided him through how to cook when living off of scraps. He never went to bed hungry, unlike at his parents' house where his mother refused their children more appropriate portions. Regulus thought it was funny that he ate better at his poorest rather than when he had the House of Black funds.

It's to keep your figure, she would say while condescendingly looking at their staff that were trying to mind their own business. His mother is a wicked old bitch. A woman who could smile in your face while poisoning your cup of wine. 

“Oh, I forgot. Minnie told me to warn you about the summer rush.” Remus speaks up, pulling Regulus out from his thoughts. He blinks for a moment, trying to come back to Earth before nodding, reaching up to grab a pan. 

“I'm assuming it gets busy when the season fully starts.” Regulus responds, oiling up the pan and turning on the heat with three satisfying clicks.

Remus lets out a humorless laugh, shaking his head as he fills a large pot with most of the potatoes they peeled for the day. “Think of brunch on a Sunday after church, but ten times more packed and never ending.” 

Regulus wrinkles his nose at the thought which makes Remus really laugh. “It sounds dreadful. When does Tiger's Eye open its doors?” 

“June seventh, I think.” Remus answers, now wiping his hands off on a kitchen towel. He comes over to stand next to Regulus, glancing at the temp Regulus set the stove at as if to double check. “Anyways, before the opening the staff likes to have a big party to boost morale. The woman who man's one of the gift shops, Marlene, says that working opening day with massive hangovers is tradition now.” 

“Is this an invitation, Lupin?” 

“Hey, act like staff, get treated like staff.” 

Regulus does not deny the statement, just shrugging with a small grin on his face as he pours onions into the pan. Before the two chefs could talk any further of the upcoming work that must be done, one part of the kitchen double doors opens to reveal Harry poking his head in with a big goofy smile.

Seeing it's only Regulus and Remus, he makes his way in, little legs working overtime to rush over. “Uncle Moony, can I have a- a…ni..nicoise salad?” 

“Salad?” Remus echos, turning to look down at Harry who sees nothing strange with his request. Raising a brow, Remus pats Harry’s head. “You want a salad? I thought you only ate cheese and chicken.” 

“I do!” Harry agrees before pausing and furrowing his brows in thought, clearly trying to come up with an excuse to get this salad. Regulus watches the exchange with mild amusement, before grabbing a piece of lettuce and putting it in Harry's face. Harry gasps and stammers back like he's been presented with the boogeyman.

“I don't know bug, it seems like you wouldn't come near a salad.” Remus drags out, putting his hands on his hips. “Who gave you this mission?”

“Shh uncle moony! It's supposed to be a secret spy mission.” Harry says loudly, raising his hands to try to reach Remus’s mouth. Given the fact the man is nearly six feet tall, there's not a chance Harry’s baby arms make it.

“Mission? And who put you on this mission?” Regulus asks dryly, turning back to make sure the onions don't burn. 

“Uncle padfoot.”

“What kind of name is Padfoot?” Regulus deadpans, shaking his head to himself as Remus rolls his eyes. Remus doesn't look amused anymore, quickly reaching into his pocket to pull out a notepad and write something down. He takes a sheet off with a loud rip, folding it neatly and handing it off to harry.

“I have a different mission for you.” Remus says, giving Harry a smile. “Go give this to Padfoot and tell him if he doesn't come down here himself, I will get your mother.”

Harry looks at Remus with comically wide eyes before nodding his head off as he races out of the kitchen to go deliver the message. Regulus shakes his head, muttering something about kids while Remus gets back to work.

“Padfoot and Moony huh?” Regulus questions.

Remus sighs, rolling his sleeves up. “You don't want to know, trust me.” 

Not even five minutes later, Harry pops back into the kitchen with a happy smile, gently tapping his hands on the island to alert them he was there. “I'm back!” He announces loudly which earns him the attention of the room. Regulus tries very hard not to be fond of the kid, but there's so much charm in the way he acts. Despite his horrible palate, Regulus can tell the kid was raised by a loving family. He could turn out a normal adult, he thinks to himself as he watches Remus barge out of the kitchen. 

“Ouch! Moony, be gentle baby.” the familiar whining voice of Sirius comes through before the doors push open again. Remus has Sirius by the ear, dragging him inside before letting go with an unamused look.

“How many times do I have to tell you? If you want to request food, come down here like an adult and ask for it. Harry isn’t your messenger boy.” He rants; scarred arms crossed over his chest. 

Regulus stands stiffly by his pan, hoping to God that Sirius chooses to ignore his existence like he's been trying to do. Harry comes to stand next to him to watch the show with the same little grin on his face. “Uncle Moony gets onto Uncle Padfoot like mommy gets onto daddy” He whispers loudly.

Sirius looks up, betrayed by his godson. “Harry! Don't converse with the enemy.” He calls out, only to earn a sharp look from Remus. “What? He could be putting bad ideas in the kid's head.” he tries to defend himself.

Regulus scoffs, unable to stop himself from responding to his brother's jabs. “Like what? Eat a vegetable? I'm sure he's gotten your horrid eating habits. A salad once a month does nothing for you.” 

“You little-” Sirius cuts himself off from cursing but shakes his hands like he's strangling the air. “You know nothing of my eating habits. Moony keeps me well fed!” 

“Oh, I'm sure he does.” Regulus agrees. “Didn't have a good mommy to start with so you went and found yourself a new caretaker huh? Must be nice getting to pick and choose the struggles you want to deal with.” 

“Oh, like you have room to talk.”

“I don't.” Regulus shrugs before turning back to cooking. Harry looks between the two of them and then turns to watch Regulus cook, his tiny hand grabbing at Regulus’s pants. Blinking in surprise, he looks down to see Harry's focused gaze before choosing not to comment on it.

Sirius whines. “Look! He's stealing Harry away from us.” He tells Remus. Remus himself is rubbing the spot between his eyes, trying to fight off a migraine. “I told you he was a scheming little snake. He's plotting to take over the entire resort!” 

“He's opening a restaurant on the other part of the beach.” Remus corrects, before taking Sirius’s hands, kissing the tattoos on his pale knuckles. “Stop using Harry to hide from your problems.”

“Why must you hang around my problem?” Sirius asks in return which makes Regulus grin to himself at being labeled in that way. He's fighting a losing battle, much to Regulus’s amusement. 

“Your problem is a guest that is actually helping me around the kitchen.” Remus reminds Sirius. Sirius grumbles under his breath, moving to hide himself in Remus’s chest, kissing along the scarred man's jaw before pulling away to glare at Regulus.

“Don't you dare try anything with my man.” Sirius warns. 

Regulus doesn't even turn around to acknowledge the warning, just waving his older brother off. Sirius huffs and storms out of the kitchen, leaving them to work in peace. Remus shakes his head once more, before putting the pot over the stove and turning it on. “He‘ll get over it.” he assures like this isn't a rare occasion of fits. Harry nods and looks up at Regulus. 

“He’ll like you soon, fake uncle.” 

“My name is Regulus, not fake uncle.” 

Harry frowns. “It's too long.” He complains, before tugging further on Regulus’s pants leg.

“And fake uncle isn't?” Regulus questions with a small laugh, looking down at the young boy as he pouts about what to call Regulus. Sighing, Regulus gives in and turns his head away. “Call me Reggie then.” 

“Okay, Reggie!”  Harry smiles before looking back at the movements Regulus does with the pan.

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"I'm telling you James, ignore the soft angel like skin and you'll find a demon underneath." Sirius prattles on, coming back from the kitchens empty handed, his quest for food failed. 

James isn't surprised, given the fact his own son was used as the messenger owl, a thing Remus and Lily have been trying to get Sirius to stop doing. James doesn't mind though, biting the inside of his cheek as he soaks in every detail about Sirius’s baby brother.

Regulus Black, once a figure James could only imagine when Sirius would open up about his life before university. He was a complete mystery to everyone, only bits and pieces of information from Sirius’s scattered memories of his home life.

Round cheeks, a crybaby, a little smart ass, those are the words that Sirius used to describe the now grown version of that little boy Sirius knew. 

Shaking his head, he hums, keeping a steady pace on the task of folding Harry's clothes. Taking small swim shorts, he lays them out on the bed, taking the time to match the ends perfectly. "I don't know pads, maybe he's actually just living his life like you are." 

"You don't just leave the Blacks that easily." Sirius protests, shaking his head as if what James said was the stupidest thing on Earth. James shrugs, adding the swim shorts to the fresh pile of laundry. 

Pushing his glasses higher on his nose bridge, he turns to Sirius with his hands on his hips, giving his best friend a look. "You were able to leave; I don't see why Regulus couldn't have."

"I begged him to come with me James, and he refused to." 

James doesn't know how to respond to that. Instead of speaking, he bends over to grab a handful of Harry's shirts, shoving them to Sirius’s chest. 

"Look, I know you're experiencing a lot of things right now." James says carefully, keeping the shirts pressed to Sirius’s chest, waiting for Sirius to grab them himself. Once Sirius meets his eyes, he nods and let's go to resume his shorts folding.

Sirius falls in a slower pace of folding, biting the piercing on his bottom lip in concentration. 

"You lost your dad, and now you're seeing a brother you've thought you lost forever. Instead of seeing this as a bad sign, maybe take it the other way around. This is your chance to connect with Regulus again." James speaks calmly; in the tone he's now usually taking when speaking to Harry during fits.

It works for babies, drunks and emotionally devastated best friends.

"Just because he didn't leave with you doesn't mean he never grew up and changed his mind." 

Sirius is silent for a while, the only sound in the room is the shuffling of clothes and the kicking on of the aircon. James knows that Sirius is thinking. Of what exactly, he isn't sure of, but he's got that distant look in his eyes. The look of remembering the past. 

After the last shirt is folded, Sirius sighs. "Okay, maybe he isn't here to ruin my life." He concedes. "But that doesn't mean he's changed. He could still be in their...no, her demon claws." 

James nods along to Sirius’s words, setting the last pair of shorts on the pile and patting it happily. 

"How about this pads, what if I go speak to some of his coworkers? I'll get the scoop on Regulus and report back to you like a good little messenger boy." He offers with a big grin. “I am the next best thing after Harry.”

Internally he feels a little bit guilty for offering such a thing, knowing full well he wants to know more about this adult Regulus too. It’s not like he knew that Sirius’s brother was going to look so…so..pleasing to the eye. It's not fair that there is a man that looks that attractive being off limits.

He could see it now, the sun glistening off Regulus’s curls, the salty air making a mess on his head. James wants to watch him lounge at the pool, or lay on a beach towel. He wants that scathing, calculating look on him. Surely Regulus is short enough that James could easily pull him in one of the supply closets and-

No James. That's Sirius’s baby brother.

He can’t touch, but it doesn’t mean he can’t flirt and learn more about the head chef of Starlight.

"You'd do that for me, prongs?" Sirius pouts, a little teary eyed, bringing James back to the realm of not horny people. I'm going to hell, James thinks in passing as he nods, trying to act like this is a fully innocent mission just for his best friend.

"Of course, you're family." 

Sirius gives him a teary eyed smile, dramatic as usual but James loves that part of him. Raising from the bed, he gives James a rough pat on the arm, the tears quickly replaced with determination.

"You've got to find out everything you can, Potter. We need to learn what the bastard is up to." Sirius says. "He’s already got Moony in this trap, my own husband! Better be careful, don't be the next."

James nearly gulps at the warning, but laughs off the brush of anxiety at Sirius’s words. How does he tell his best friend that he was totally planning to hit on Regulus the second he saw him standing at the pool during Lily’s tour? 

I won't tell him a thing, James decides, before heading out to go seek one of the Starlight Crew to start asking totally innocent questions. 

As he leaves the hotel room, he ponders about which to speak to. Barty was nice, but in that sort of way like every word he says feels like an underhanded tease. He didn't hear much of their bartender, and Dorcas was already relaxing out by the pools.

"Can't disturb resting guests." He mumbles to himself as he walks down the halls all the way through the main entrance and out the sliding doors. The salty air hits his senses the second he steps past the wall.

James closes his eyes for a moment to enjoy the feeling he's missed, then makes his way down to the long stretch of beach, walking in a stranger's literal footsteps to the now bare bones of the once shabby building that accompanied Tiger's Eye on the stretch of beach.

The Starlight crew had wasted no time getting contractors out. Most of the outside of the hut were gone, stripped right down to the wooden beams and rotten wood.  James hadn't really expected to find anyone there, but as he passed the old fishing pier that laid between the two establishments, he caught a glimpse of platinum blonde hair.

Pandora is standing near a pile of lumber that rests in the sand. There's an entire long fold out table in front of her, with an array of different sorts of delicious looking cupcakes with cloud like frosting covering them all.

In her hands, she jots down notes in a little pink notebook lost in her own world. 

James gets a sudden hint of embarrassment. Why is he bothering this poor lady about her friend? What right does he have to go prying into that pretty man's life? Before he can walk away, she speaks up.

"Oh, hello there!" Pandora smiles, tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear, the wind from the ocean making it nearly impossible for it to stay still. 

James offers a smile back, walking up to the table with his hands in his pockets. "Ello there. Sorry to bother you, I just wanted to uh...check it out." He explains almost awkwardly. James wonders where his usual charm went, begging it to come back before he makes a bigger fool of himself.

Pandora either didn't care or didn't notice, just happily nodding along to his lame excuse. She glances behind her to the bare bones of the restaurant. "Ah, yes. It looks like a wreck now, but things get worse before they get better."

James nods in agreement, a real smile creeping in. Regulus can't be an evil mastermind if he's got a woman like her at his side. "Yes. I'm actually really excited about the restaurant. The guests have been wanting something else to go to for food. It's going to be a whole new experience for long term guests to enjoy." 

"I'm happy our presence is welcomed." Pandora says wistfully, looking back to the array of sweets on the table. James takes a look as well, trying to not let his mouth water.

Remus would murder him if he found out he was tempted to eat sugary desserts before dinner. After Harry was born, everyone in the friend group had chosen to go on good diets to stay healthy for the boy.

But god does he want to try them badly. 

"Regulus isn't here, you know." Pandora says lightly, moving one of the cupcakes to the other side before crossing something out in her notebook. "He's been in the kitchens with Remus, refusing to take a break."

"Does he often not take breaks?" James asks.

Pandora looks up from her notebook, nearly white brows furrowing as she takes a hard look at James. The expression passed quickly- almost too quickly but James still had caught it before she went back to the pleasant look.

"He's a hard working man." She grins, setting the notebook on the table. "Single too.."

"Oh." James tries not to sound distressed. It's hard when that's the most interesting thing he's heard right now. No, stop it, he reprimands himself. I can't go back to Sirius just to say that Regulus is single and very very available. 

"So, what have you got here? These look amazing." James changes the subject abruptly, but yet again, Pandora doesn't seem to mind. In fact, she grins widely, gesturing to the array of sweets on the table with a proud flare.

"Experiments." She answers, picking a cupcake up. The frosting looks to be chocolate with an assortment of chocolate pieces and maybe brown sprinkles on top. Whatever it is, it makes James stomach growl loudly.

"Would you like to sample? I would love some feedback." 

"I'm dying too." James admits and takes the offered cupcake. At first, he tries to take a bite like a sane person, but his teenage instincts kick in and he nearly shoves the entire thing into his mouth.

As he chews, Pandora watches with interest, picking the notebook up with a glint of mischief in her eyes.

"How's the taste?"

"It's good! Something is a little crunchy though." 

Pandora nods, writing notes down innocently before speaking again. "Oh, the bugs tend to be. I'm trying to find a way to ease them into the recipes"

James stops mid chew, his face growing pale. "Bugs?"

"Yes, bugs. Regulus banned me from experimenting with them in the kitchen, but I'm trying to get one bug dish on the menu." She sighs as if the fact is weighing on her. “Everyone loves a good bug dish.”

James tries very hard not to spit the cupcake out, especially when she's looking at him so patiently to swallow so she can hear his thoughts. Closing his eyes for a moment, he forced himself to finish, barely containing the gag. "Maybe give people a warning ,you know?" He offers lightly.

When he opens his eyes, Pandora is watching him with an amused expression, nodding along to his suggestion. "I normally don't have to, Regulus warns others for me." 

"Regulus didn't do a good job this time." James retorts with a weak smile.

"Oh well." She shrugs, looking back down to the table. "Want to try the cricket version?"

"No thanks, I've had enough dessert before dinner." James excuses himself and bids Pandora a swift goodbye before running back to the Resort in search of mouthwash and water.

Maybe Regulus could be evil, James thinks to himself as he slips back into his room, heading straight for the bathroom. It doesn't make me want to run though, he notes, watching himself swish mouthwash back and forth in the reflection of the mirror.

Sirius is gonna kill him, but he may get over it.

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Monitoring energy usage

Managing peak loads

Automating billing and invoicing

Handling remote diagnostics

And integrating with apps, wallets, and CRM tools

Without it, you'd be managing your EV chargers with spreadsheets, phone calls, and prayers.

Who Needs It?

If you're a fleet operator, public charging station owner, commercial building manager, or even a residential society exploring EV readiness this software isn't a luxury. It's survival gear.

And yes, government projects, retail malls, parking lots, and logistics parks are all getting in on it.

You want uptime, transparency, and ROI? You need a CMS that plays nice with your hardware and grows as your needs change.

What Problems Does It Solve?

Here’s where we skip the fluff and talk about real issues.

1. Energy Load Management

Uncontrolled EV charging can blow up your utility bill or trip the local transformer. CMS helps you control how much energy flows where and when without causing grid panic.

2. Charger Downtime

No operator wants to get that “your charger isn’t working” call at 2 AM. A solid CMS alerts you before users complain. Remote diagnostics and health checks are baked in.

3. User Authentication & Payments

Want to let only subscribed users charge? Want to integrate UPI, cards, or in-app wallets? A proper CMS does all that without you writing a single line of code.

4. Revenue Leakage

Imagine running a business where you're not sure who paid, how much power was delivered, or how many sessions failed. A CMS gives you transaction-level visibility. No guessing games.

5. Scalability

Planning to go from 5 chargers to 50? From 1 location to 12 cities? Your CMS better be ready before your Excel sheet dies of stress.

Must-Have Features (Beyond Just “Dashboard Looks Cool”)

A good EV CMS isn't just eye candy. Here's what you should be checking for:

OCPP Compliance: Plays well with most hardware brands

Dynamic Load Balancing: Keeps your power use smart and optimized

Real-time Monitoring: Know what’s happening where, second by second

Custom Pricing Models: Per minute, per kWh, time-of-day rates you control the game

Fleet & Group Management: Especially if you're running EV fleets or shared chargers

User Access Control: Set roles, permissions, and access levels

White-label Option: Your brand, your logo, your rules

So, Who’s Doing It Right?

There are plenty of software platforms out there that’ll promise the moon until you actually plug them in. But a few players are doing it with serious focus on customization, clean architecture, and real customer support.

Stellen Infotech: Quietly Building the Backbone for EV Ops

While most are busy chasing investor buzzwords, Stellen Infotech is quietly building robust, scalable, and adaptable EV charging software solutions for businesses that actually need to function in the real world.

They’re not just slapping a UI on top of code and calling it a platform. Their stack includes features like:

Custom-built integrations for fleets

White-labeled dashboards

Load optimization modules

Billing and invoicing flexibility

API support for third-party logistics, CRMs, or payment apps

The vibe? Practical tech that doesn’t crash when you scale or cry when you run 100 sessions a day. You’ll notice they’re not trying to be the flashiest just the most dependable in the room. And that’s honestly what most businesses want when dealing with critical infrastructure.

Can’t I Just Build This Myself?

Sure, if you’re sitting on a dev team with grid logic, payment gateway knowledge, OCPP expertise, and UI chops. Otherwise, you’ll spend 18 months burning money, and still end up with something half-baked.

EV management is not just a software challenge it’s a compliance, connectivity, and customer experience challenge. You’re better off working with a team that already figured that out.

What About Hardware Compatibility?

The good ones like Stellen’s platform are built to support OCPP 1.6 and 2.0, meaning they work with a wide range of chargers. You’re not locked into one brand or vendor, which is great because EV hardware isn’t cheap and upgrading just for software issues is bad business.

Final Thoughts: Where This Is Headed

EV charging isn't a novelty anymore. With mandates, subsidies, and rising fuel prices, we’re going to see charging stations pop up like ATMs did in the 2000s. But here’s the thing the ones who’ll stay profitable aren’t the ones who bought the fanciest chargers. It’s the ones who run them smartly.

That’s where EV charging management software earns its keep.

Whether you’re just setting up or scaling across cities, having a solid CMS isn’t optional it’s your operational backbone. Platforms like what Stellen Infotech offers are making this easier for businesses that don’t want to get stuck figuring out load curves and session reports at 11 PM.

And honestly? That’s the kind of tech backbone more EV businesses need not another flashy dashboard with no substance.

[yooooapps3108]

Yoooo.app – A Smarter Way to Book Escorts in Mumbai in Real-Time

The world is going digital—and so is everything about your lifestyle. In a bustling city like Mumbai, time matters, and discretion is non-negotiable. If you're looking for a safe, efficient, and modern solution to escort bookings, there’s only one name worth knowing: Yoooo.app.

This isn't just another directory. It’s a premium, tech-driven escort booking platform built for today’s user who values speed, privacy, and professionalism.

⚡ Book Escorts with Real-Time Availability

Nothing is more frustrating than finding a great profile only to realize the person isn't available. That’s why Yoooo.app uses a dynamic system that shows you only escorts who are available right now.

With features like:

“Available Now” and “Available Tonight” status

Live escort availability in Mumbai

Smart filters for areas like Andheri, Colaba, Juhu, and more

Location-aware search results based on GPS

You won’t just browse—you’ll connect instantly.

📱 Seamless Booking from Your Phone

Whether you’re commuting or relaxing at home, you can use the Yoooo.app web app with zero friction. Designed as a Progressive Web App (PWA), it works smoothly without any downloads or storage usage.

You get:

One-click escort booking

Encrypted, in-app chat

Auto-confirmations for every successful booking

Fast loading times and mobile-first layouts

The entire booking process is intuitive, safe, and takes less than 2 minutes.

✅ Verified Escorts for Safer Interactions

At the heart of Yoooo.app’s mission is safety—for both clients and escorts. Every profile is reviewed and verified, with multiple layers of protection including:

Photo & ID verification

Review system with star ratings and user feedback

Escort status indicators showing availability & response time

Manual moderation to prevent spam or fakes

Looking for verified escort profiles in Mumbai? This is where you’ll find them.

🔐 Encrypted Communication & Private Payment Options

With built-in features like end-to-end encrypted messaging, users can safely chat, negotiate, or clarify services. All activity remains confidential with no third-party access.

Plus, Yoooo.app offers:

UPI, card, and wallet payments

Private escort booking options with masked transaction IDs

Chat self-destruct settings

Booking without registration (optional guest flow)

Discretion is not an add-on here—it’s the standard.

💵 Transparent Rates, No Hidden Fees

Yoooo.app puts transparency first. Every escort profile includes:

Hourly and daily rates

Available services and duration

Language preference

Client reviews

No hidden costs. No negotiation pressure. Just clear details so you can make informed decisions.

Whether you're seeking budget escorts in Mumbai or high-end elite companions, everything is listed up front.

🛎️ 24/7 Customer Support That Works

The platform includes 24/7 human assistance through:

Live in-app chat

Call support (on request)

Email ticketing system

Whether it’s an issue with your booking, a payment glitch, or a feedback submission—you’re never alone when using Yoooo.app.

🏁 Final Word: Why More Users Are Choosing Yoooo.app

If you’re tired of outdated directories, unsafe forums, and vague profiles, it’s time to switch to a platform built with professionalism in mind.

Yoooo.app offers:

Instant access to verified escorts

Real-time booking without delay

Clean, modern mobile UI

Transparent pricing and service reviews

Complete discretion and fast support

In 2025, this is how escort booking in Mumbai should look and feel.

Visit Yoooo.app now and see the difference for yourself—fast, safe, private, and verified every step of the way.

[upismediacenter]

UPIS GVT sweeps Ateneo GVT, 3-0

The UPIS Girls’ Volleyball Team (UPIS GVT) overpowered the Ateneo Blue Eagles with a commanding 3-0 sweep, securing straight-set victories of 25-17, 25-13, and 25-9, on September 22 at Paco Arena in the UAAP Season 87 Girls' Volleyball Tournament.

In the first set, Ateneo struggled with numerous errors including attack errors, net touches, throw violations, and service errors, giving away ten free points to UPIS. Team Captain Janella Guarino led the Junior Maroons, tallying a total of five attack points. UPIS also dominated the service line, with four aces—two of which came from Elisha Capus. Despite Ateneo’s outstanding blocks, they could not defend against UPIS’s relentless offense, leading the game to end at a 25-17 in favor of the Junior Maroons.

UPIS continued their control in the second set, riding on a wave of service aces from Khloe Long, Anya Callo, and Nina Abad. Junior Maroon Natalie Cuervo spiked powerful attacks which the Blue Eagles failed to receive properly. Moreover, Ateneo continued to struggle with errors, despite efforts from Rian Ardidon and Althaea Ramos, whose powerful attacks and blocks tried to keep the Eagles in the game. With UPIS already leading 16-6, Ateneo struggled to keep up, especially after the forced substitution due to the injury of player Louise Anne Atienza. The Blue Eagles gave away 12 points through errors and were unable to defend against the Junior Maroons’ consistent attacks, ending the set at 25-13.

UPIS carried their momentum into the final set, serving a total of seven aces and landing nine attacks. Ateneo’s frustration showed, as their attacks repeatedly landed outside the court. Some of the attacks also failed to travel over the side of UPIS as there were numerous failed spikes from the Blue Eagles. Despite a service ace from Ateneo’s player, Nicola Frances Ladignon, and the efforts of Rian Ardidon, the widening gap—20-8—proved to be too hard to catch up to. Junior Maroon Mira Leaño ended the game with a twice-in-a-row service ace, giving UPIS the triumph of a 25-9 victory.

Janella Guarino was named MVP of the match, finishing with a total of ten attack points. Guarino thanked her teammates saying that if not for the team’s efforts, she would not have been able to perform well in the game. Guarino added, “Hindi naman importante na [Most Valuable Player] of the game; what mattered the most to me was that we won and everyone saw what we were capable of. Overall very happy lang na we got a win.”

According to Head Coach Jarold Hubalde, the key factors that led to the success of the team were the players’ perseverance and determination to win the game. “I always reiterate to them the importance of mental preparedness and positive outlook,” he added. 

Guarino thanked their coaches for creating a new program that helped them win. “Kasama na rin na new system na kami ngayon and the system we have right now is way better than before talaga and we thank Coach Jarod, Coach Hans, and Coach Andre for that,” she acknowledged. 

Guarino added that Head Coach Hubalde introduced a new systematic way of scouting that helped them better understand their opponents strategies and tendencies.

“We usually have the session on scouting both as a team and individual, teaching them how to analyze each position/rotation, identifying the significant implications on the team and a concrete solution,” Coach Hubalde said.

On the team’s challenges, Guarino highlighted their lack of maturity due to being of a younger age than other teams. She said, “We tend to get emotional during games, especially when errors start piling up.” However, she remained positive, stating that it is no excuse to quit and to back down to high-level opponents.

This win was also a great way for them to assess their strength as a team and as individuals. However, she stayed humble regarding their win as they still have upcoming games. “The win is something for us na we can bring moving forward this season,” she stated. 

“Coming from a 0-12 last season, this will definitely serve as a morale booster for the team. Looking ahead of their (sic) mindset and cohesiveness as a team, these bunch of individuals will surely reach their goals in the near future,” Coach Hubalde encouragingly added.

This win against Ateneo serves as a big stepping stone for the UPIS Girls’ Volleyball Team, providing them with a better understanding of each other and an opportunity to adjust their strategies for their succeeding games in the first round of the season, which took place on September 28, October 2, October 5, and October 9.

//by Faye Obaña and Aisha Timbal

[xettle-technologies]

What are Payout Solutions and How Do They Simplify Business Payments?

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, businesses are constantly looking for efficient, reliable, and cost-effective ways to manage payments. Whether it’s paying employees, suppliers, or customers, seamless and error-free payment processes are critical for operational success. This is where payout solutions come into play. A payout solution is an advanced payment processing system that automates and simplifies bulk payments, ensuring businesses can send funds securely and quickly.

What are Payout Solutions?

Payout solutions refer to platforms or systems that enable businesses to distribute payments to multiple beneficiaries seamlessly and efficiently. These beneficiaries can include employees, vendors, freelancers, customers, or even stakeholders. By leveraging modern technology, payout solutions allow businesses to process bulk payments through a single interface, eliminating manual processes and reducing the chances of errors.

Payout solutions are particularly essential for businesses that deal with large volumes of transactions daily. Sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, gig economy platforms, and other industries rely heavily on streamlined payout systems to ensure their financial operations run smoothly.

For example, companies can use a payout solution to disburse salaries, refunds, commissions, incentives, or vendor payments at scale with minimal human intervention.

How Do Payout Solutions Work?

A payout solution works as a bridge between a business and its payment recipients. It integrates with the business’s financial system or software and streamlines the process of transferring funds. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how payout solutions operate:

Integration: The payout system integrates with the business’s existing financial software or banking platform to access required data, such as payment amounts and recipient details.

Bulk Upload: Businesses upload payment details, including beneficiary names, account information, and amounts, into the platform. This can often be done via a file upload or API integration.

Payment Processing: The payout solution processes the payments using multiple payment modes, such as bank transfers, UPI, NEFT, IMPS, wallets, or card-based systems.

Verification and Approval: Before releasing funds, the system verifies all recipient details to avoid errors or payment failures. Businesses can also set up approval workflows to ensure security and compliance.

Disbursement: Payments are disbursed instantly or as scheduled, depending on the system’s configuration and business requirements.

Notifications: Once payments are completed, recipients are notified via email, SMS, or other communication channels. Additionally, businesses receive confirmation reports to maintain records.

How Payout Solutions Simplify Business Payments

Payout solutions offer a variety of features that help businesses simplify their payment processes. Some of the key benefits include:

Automation of Payments One of the most significant advantages of payout solutions is automation. Businesses no longer need to process payments manually, which can be time-consuming and prone to errors. Automated solutions allow bulk payments to be processed quickly and accurately.

Multiple Payment Modes Modern payout systems provide businesses with flexibility by supporting various payment methods, including bank transfers, UPI, mobile wallets, and more. This ensures payments can be sent according to the preferences of recipients.

Real-Time Processing Traditional payment methods often involve delays, especially when dealing with bulk transactions. Payout solutions offer real-time or near-instant payment processing, ensuring recipients receive funds promptly.

Cost and Time Efficiency Manual payment processes require significant time and resources, leading to operational inefficiencies. By using a payout solution, businesses can reduce administrative costs and save valuable time that can be allocated to core operations.

Improved Accuracy and Security Errors in payment processing can cause delays, mistrust, and additional costs. Payout solutions use robust verification mechanisms to minimize errors and enhance security. Additionally, many systems comply with financial regulations, ensuring safe transactions.

Seamless Reconciliation Payout solutions simplify the reconciliation of payments by providing detailed transaction records and reports. Businesses can easily track completed, pending, or failed transactions, making financial management more transparent and organized.

Enhanced Customer and Vendor Experience Fast and error-free payments improve the overall experience for customers, vendors, and employees. For instance, e-commerce platforms can use payout systems to ensure quick refunds, leading to improved customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Payment Solution Providers and Their Role

Payment solution providers play a crucial role in the success of payout systems. These providers offer the technology and infrastructure needed for businesses to handle complex payment processes efficiently. By offering robust platforms, they enable organizations to send bulk payments with speed, accuracy, and security.

Companies like Xettle Technologies are leading players in the payout solutions ecosystem. They provide advanced payout platforms designed to cater to businesses of all sizes, ensuring streamlined payment operations and financial management. With such providers, businesses can focus on growth while leaving their payment challenges to trusted experts.

Key Industries Benefiting from Payout Solutions

Several industries rely heavily on payout solutions to manage their financial operations, including:

E-commerce: Automating refunds, vendor payments, and cashbacks.

Fintech: Handling instant disbursements for loans and digital wallets.

Gig Economy Platforms: Paying freelancers, contractors, and service providers seamlessly.

Insurance: Disbursing claim settlements quickly to enhance customer trust.

Corporate Sector: Managing salaries, incentives, and reimbursements.

Conclusion

Payout solutions have revolutionized the way businesses manage their financial transactions. By automating and simplifying payment processes, businesses can save time, reduce costs, and improve accuracy while ensuring recipients receive funds promptly. Whether it’s paying employees, vendors, or customers, payout solutions offer a scalable and secure way to handle bulk payments effortlessly.

As payment solution providers like Xettle Technologies continue to innovate, businesses can look forward to more efficient and seamless financial operations. For organizations aiming to streamline their payouts, adopting a reliable payout solution is a step toward achieving operational excellence and enhanced financial management.

[eruditic-akechi]

hhii eruditic!!!! I hope your having (or, had) a very nice day!! :’) i know. you said you’d go crazy over it. BUT

how do you think the curse would impede/interfere with the average immortal khaneriahn’s immune system? ; since obviously dain was a knight, and would have proper strength and all of that to cope — how do you think it’d effect people like clothar and rhine’s autonomy and immune systems. :3

FUEHGTTKJERTJLERTMGLKEGLERG BARK ARBAK BARK BARK GREE GEEEE FRRRR GRRR BARK YIP UPI UIP BARK GRWOEL SHITS SELF OBSCENELY GRR BARK BARK BARK EDXPLODES

who said that

Anyway, the FIRST AND EASIEST way the abyss is an immunological menace is the potential allergens :3. So proteins that come from any abyssal being can potentially set off a TH2 response. Imagine being the loser who sneezes because a riftwolf is nearby... and I feel like there is a higher potential of developing allergies to this kinda thing with Khaenri'ahns because, at least towards the end, there was a LOT of abyssal influence. But I'd assume that not everyone in the entire nation actively used things created with the abyss. This breeds the perfect grounds for developing allergies because (especially children ) are exposed to lose doses of Abyss Juice constantly, and if their body deems some kinda abyss particle as Evil... boom allergies.

Without knowing much about what's actually in the abyss, it's hard to say anything concrete. However, there is the potential for pathogens native to the abyss to exist. If those got into the human realm, or if someone were to go into the abyss, they could get infected by something they have absolutely no resistance to. I don't wanna think too hard about things not being carbon and DNA-based, so I'm gonna pretend that anything from the abyss is still functionally similar to what exists in the human realm; SOOOOO the right T and B cell would exist, but would not be ready to go at all. Having no immunity built up in addition to the natural destructiveness of the abyss, that shit would be bubonic B-U-B-O-N-I-C (ooh fleas on rats fleas on rats) and wipe out people en masse. But in a theoretical world, some people might be able to develop a propa immune response to abyssal pathogens, and might end up only slightly ill with whatever symptoms the pathogen itself causes + minor abyss symptoms... so like a disease that causes a minor fever, cough, and visions or something heheheh.

But since the current day Khaenri'ahns are #cursed, they'd just get sicker and sicker but are unable to die, so they just have to wait it out until their body fights it off... ugh and now I'm thinking about all the novel mechanisms that abyss pathogens could bring and how it could be exponentially harder to treat these infections AND to naturally fight them off. Like... what if there were a lot more pathogens like tuberculosis and HIV, which are just... notoriously difficult to deal with OR RABIES HOLY SHIT RIFTWOLF RABIES??!??!?!?!??!?!? just fucking bake me into a pie already!!!

ugh and then there's the potential for new autoimmune disorders 🫶all these new pathogens can confuse the immune system, and they might be too similar to self-cells, causing a good ol' molecular mimicry event! This is where I think there's the most potential for the surviving Khaenri'ahns to suffer. I genuinely cannot word why this is right now but GRAWH! something something new pathogenic DNA sequences HLA binding abilities molecular mimicry, all causing the immune system to attack healthy self-cells... maybe even in new specific ways and causing new autoimmune disorders

I'm sure there is some impact on the complement system I could touch on... but ask me next summer... that's the soonest I can think about the complement system more than I have to without throwing up.

TLDR: new allergies, new infections that would kill if Khaenri'ahns could die because they'd have no defenses for it, new autoimmune disorders, mainly because of new genetic sequences that could cause cross-reactivity and molecular mimicry.

I think all pure-blooded Khaenri'ahns are susceptible to these effects, but just like with normal infections, people like Dain wouldn't get as sick or could bounce back faster because of his health. I cannot for the life of me remember what Clothar did pre caribert quest,,, so I'm making the executive decision to say he'd probably act as the average Khaenri'ahn, susceptible to everything described above and an average recovery time, once he built some immunity to the new stuff. Rhine is a feeble scholar and already has several characteristics that make her more likely to have it Worse (like chronic stress and sleep deprivation) so that Abyssal Flu has got HANDS! HOWEVER, COMMA, the one thing I think she'd have the best luck with is the allergies aspect. Since she's been balls deep in the abyss and has gotten high doses of Abyss Juice, she has drastically lowered her chances of developing allergies because any sensitization would have been pushed in the direction of a TH1 response instead of the ugly TH2 response

[beardedmrbean]

Sept. 3 (UPI) -- An 11-year-old boy is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of two family members inside a home in Minden, La., early Sunday morning.

He is being held with a $500,000 bond set, Minden Police Chief Jared McIver said during a 2 p.m. CDT news conference Tuesday.

"We're leaning towards only one shooter," McIver told reporters. "That's not a conclusion" but "we're not seeing evidence there's another shooter."

The unidentified boy, 11, is a family member of the two deceased shooting victims, who are Joe Cornelius, 82, and his daughter, Keisha Miles, 31.

McIver declined to say how the boy is related to the two victims and said the local prosecutor has not determined if the boy will be charged as a juvenile or an adult.

Police received an emergency call reporting gun shots at a home on the 111 Austin St. at 6:30 a.m. Sunday and found Joe Cornelius and Miles dead after each had been shot multiple times.

The officers also found the boy, whose age initially was reported as 10, and two hidden firearms, McIver said.

McIver said investigators believe both firearms were used in the shootings but are awaiting forensics to confirm they were the only ones.

A guardian was present when investigators questioned the boy, who initially "gave a story that didn't add up" but eventually admitted to the shooting and how he obtained the firearms, McIver told media.

He declined to say how the boy obtained the firearms when asked by a reporter.

"If a person wants to do harm to someone, they are going to do that," McIver said. "It doesn't matter what weapon was used."

He said the next step in the investigation is to get all evidence to ensure there was no other weapon used and wait for autopsies on the victims.

A neighbor on Sunday told a reporter for KSLA News he heard about eight gunshots fired inside the home.

The neighbor said he is Cornelius' cousin and heard the boy and man arguing shortly before hearing the shots.

McIver said a family member placed the 911 call Sunday morning and the boy allegedly used two firearms to shoot and kill Cornelius and Miles, McIver said.

McIver also said investigators don't know the motive and hope to learn soon, adding that talk of the boy using a credit card for video games leading to the argument and shootings is a "rumor."

Cornelius was a "great-natured man" who worked with the city marshals and frequently made friendly visits the police station," McIver said, adding that the "shock factor" of the double homicide has affected much of the local community.

"It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of Joe Cornelius Sr., a former longtime Minden City councilman and former appointed mayor of Minden," the town's Mayor Nick Cox said Sunday in a prepared statement.

"Joe Cornelius' years of service to Minden were marked by his commitment and dedication to the betterment of our community. On a personal note, I am grateful for his friendship and the many ways he supported me and others in our city," Cox said.

He asked local residents to "keep Joe's family in our thoughts and prayers."

Minden is located about 30 miles east of Shreveport, La.

[bestrummygameapp]

Ludo Cash Game: Play and Win Big with Hukum Ka IKKA

Ludo is more than just a childhood board game; it has evolved into a competitive and rewarding experience in the digital age. With the emergence of cash games, Ludo has taken on a new dimension, offering players not only the thrill of the game but also the chance to win real money. Hukum Ka IKKA brings this exciting opportunity to your fingertips with its feature-rich platform for playing Ludo cash games.

Why Play Ludo Cash Games on Hukum Ka IKKA?

Hukum Ka IKKA has carved out a niche for itself in the online gaming industry by combining the traditional essence of Ludo with modern technology and real cash rewards. Here’s why this platform stands out:

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Engaging Tournaments: One of the key highlights of Hukum Ka IKKA is its frequent Ludo tournaments. These events bring together top players from across the platform, offering larger prizes and a chance to prove your skills in a more competitive environment.

Bonuses and Promotions: When you play Ludo cash games on Hukum Ka IKKA, you’re not just playing for the cash on the table. The platform offers frequent bonuses, rewards, and promotions that enhance your winnings and keep the excitement going.

How to Get Started with Ludo Cash Games on Hukum Ka IKKA

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Step 5: Play and Win

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Tips for Winning in Ludo Cash Games

Strategic Moves: Ludo isn’t all about luck; there’s a strategic element to it. Move your tokens wisely and block your opponents whenever possible.

Focus on Safety: Prioritize getting your tokens to the safe zones instead of rushing to attack other players’ tokens.

Observe Your Opponents: Pay close attention to your opponents' moves and adapt your strategy accordingly.

Practice with Free Games: If you’re new to Ludo cash games, consider practicing in free games to get a feel for the platform and refine your strategies.

Conclusion

The Ludo cash game on Hukum Ka IKKA offers a perfect blend of fun, nostalgia, and the opportunity to win real money. With a user-friendly interface, fair play policies, and engaging cash rewards, this platform has redefined the classic board game for the digital age. Whether you’re in it for the love of Ludo or the thrill of earning cash prizes, Hukum Ka IKKA provides an ideal environment to challenge your skills and pocket some winnings along the way.

Download the app today, step onto the board, and let the dice roll in your favor!

[spagheddiesquash]

OK. OC COMIC LORE INFODUMP AHEAD

WANNA KNOW ABOUT MY OC THING? YOU ARE IN SO MUCH LUCK…

so as some of u know im making a comic. with some ocs in it. ive mentioned it several times before. this post is where i will finally tell some details regarding it.

so basically its about a time traveler who winds up in the year 2012, and his time machine breaks, so now he’s stuck there until he can fix it or find a new one.

these r the two main guys:

(NOTE: there is a math error on venn’s height. hes actually around 190 cm. when i was figuring it out i accidentally calculated for 5 feet 3 inches instead of 6 feet 3 inches)

(another note: a lot of metric will be used bc its a scifi comic and science uses metric a lot)

anyway so yeah. venn is the time traveler guy i mentioned earlier. josh happens to be walking by as venn’s time machine breaks, offers for him to stay at his place for the time being, and so. thats how the story is kinda set into motion.

NOW FOR SOME OTHER STUFF. WORLD STUFF.

ok so, in this comic’s universe there are two main organizations for time travel. the ICTTA (International Committee for Time Travel Affairs) and the ITB (International Time Board). the ICTTA (also referred to as simply the Committee) make all of the different rules and regulations regarding time travel. now, the Committee’s members consist of specialists in time law. These people don’t do any of the actual time travel, they just know the laws regarding it. To make decisions a bit more fair, any time something is being voted on, they also get votes from the ITB, who are made up of actual time travelers.

some more on the ITB: in order to join, you need to have been a registered time traveler for at least two years. also, venn is on the board as well!!! usually you have more influence if you’ve been a member for a long while and have contributed a lot. There is also the High Board, which have the final say in decisions of the the ITB. They’re a small part of the Board, made up of like 5-ish people typically, and in order to become a part of the High Board, you need to be invited, and if you ARE invited, its like. a HUGE deal. like Pinnacle of your Whole Entire Career kind of moment that most time travelers aspire to experience.

some more on becoming a time traveler: so in order to procure a time machine and use it, you meed to be a licensed time traveler. how do you become licensed? by going to school for it!!! 6 long years of mostly physics and history, as well as some general time travel ettiquete. usually straight after high school. once you finish that, you are officially a time traveler. you have the job for life and technically speaking, you work under the ICTTA. the way its a job is basically you go on missions and you get paid each month. there are some benefits, like how youre given free housing and can get discounts on stuff.

some notes on time machines: in this universe, they arent the big elaborate ones you step into. rather, theyre handheld devices that are usually the size of either a nintendo wii or an ipad mini, depending on how recent the model is. the Committee provide their own time machines for free (which is what a lot of younger time travelers opt for), but if youd like your own from some other place, they typically cost a lot of money. there are some older models that can come secondhand for a bit cheaper, though. venn uses one of those.

SOME ADDITIONAL NOTES:

the “future” isnt really the future. it’s the widely accepted Universal Present Year, or UPY. when time travel was first invented, a present time had to be established in order to mark what counts as either the Past, Present or Future. There is also a UPD/T which is the same thing but more precise, down to the date and time.

in the UPY of 2148, (venn’s year of origin) everyone is under 24-hour surveillance everywhere. you may think that time travelers can get out of this, however, measures have been taken specifically to prevent this from happening. see, once you become a time traveler, you get assigned someone to basically follow you around wherever you go and make sure you dont do anything illegal. these people are typically nicknamed “watchovers,” and they are known to be very annoying, pushy, nagging people.

24 hour clocks are used in time travel because its a lot more convenient.

things that the ICTTA makes rulings on: general things regarding the act of time travel, splits in timelines and timeline taxonomy (theres a list of events the Committee deem “chronologically significant” which get their own letter or number in a timeline’s classification if they are diverted from. an example would be stuff like historic court rulings or famous political assassinations), whether or not to go back in time and erase an event and its collective memory by the public (i.e. the invention of the flying car), etc etc.

the identity of the person who invented time travel is confidential, so as to prevent something like assassination.

NOTES ON THE SETTING:

it is a city called Rose City. its somewhat based on new york, mainly because new york is the city i know the most about, but i digress. anyway, both venn and josh are from this city, just born in different years. josh was born in 1989 (so if he was real he would be 35 currently) and venn was born in 2114 (which, if he were also real, would make him exactly -90). below is some visual stuff.

SOME OTHER STUFF:

very big things to remember when time traveling:

blend in as much as possible, try not to change the timeline (incurs a fine, the severity of which depends on the severity of the alteration)

dont tell anyone you are a time traveler

dont bring anything back with you without express permission

if you are going to the future, TELL NO ONE WHAT YOU SAW. if you are going to the past, do not tell them of the future.

leave no evidence of assassination. (sometimes time travelers get hired to kill people from the past for specific reasons. it’s kind of rare, but when it happens it can only happen if it is voted on by the High Board.)

THERE IS PROBABLY MORE IM FORGETTING LORE WISE ABOUT ALL OF THIS BUT YEAH. MAKING ALL OF THIS INTO A COMIC, HOWEVER IM CURRENTLY DRAFTING IT. couldnt wait to explain my ocs to u guys so i figured id just make an infodump post abt them….

IF ANYONE HAS ANY QUESTIONS SEND ME AN ASK!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE I LOVE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT MY OCS. who knows. maybe ur question might remind me of some lore i forgot to mention??? it can also be about little things tho like “what are their favorite foods” or “what are their birthdays” or something. you can also ask abt all the rest of the lore tho!!! will probably reblog with some more soon.