#sevy event!!

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Picture taken from @sapphictemple 's Sevika pic folder and edited. Go check it out.

Pairing: Sevika x g/n reader

Tags: nsfw - oral. Established relationship, Sevika’s on the receiving end for once.

Summary: poor Sevika has had a long day fighting paperwork. She probably needs to relieve some stress. Why not try something new?

Word count: 2.9k (cheers)

Notes: Started making it. Had a breakdown. Bon appetite.

For real though, I’ve had a real shitty week so any nice comments/reblogs would make me so happy. And it’s been a while since I wrote smut. I really like how it turned out, despite the events of this past week. Hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. ❤

As you rounded the corner on your way to The Last Drop, you noticed that most of the lights had already been turned off for the night. You hadn’t even realized it was that late already. Not that it mattered, you were quite comfortable being active and awake all throughout the night, right up until the early hours of the morning. It also didn’t matter that the bar was already closed. You weren’t there to party, you were there for one person and one person only: your girlfriend.

The front doors were already locked, but some of the lights inside were still on. Peeking through the windows, you could see the vague outline of a person sitting at a desk near the back of the room. No doubt about it, that had to be the woman you were coming to see. As you looked around for a second longer, you noticed there wasn’t anyone else around. You grinned as you realized this might be the perfect time to attempt a little thing you had been wanting to try for a while now. The Last Drop, entirely vacant, doors locked, granting you the most privacy you could possibly get in this nightlife hotspot. A hotspot that was always so crowded. Except for now. Exciting.

You quickly made your way to the side entrance, a partially hidden door reserved for employees and “special guests”. As you pushed it open, you called out for your girlfriend to announce your presence as a “special guest” and not a thief looking to get their hands on the contents of the register behind the bar.

“Sevi?” you called out to no response. You couldn’t yet see her from where you were right now.

Oh god. What if it hadn’t been Sevika you saw through the window. Maybe it had been Silco. In a really big coat.

“Oh, thank god.” you sighed as the desk in the corner of the room came into view and you realized it was, in fact, your girlfriend sitting at the desk as usual. Sevika raised an eyebrow at you as you approached her.

“Thank god I’m stuck at this desk?” she said, sounding more than a little annoyed.

“No, it’s just- no, actually, nevermind.” you walked up to her desk and took a seat right on top of it. You’d rather sit in her lap, but that spot wasn’t available right now. The desk was a mess, there was barely enough space for you to sit. Little piles of papers and notes were everywhere with tools and small loose bits of machinery mixed among them. From the looks of it, she had been combining paperwork with some maintenance on her mechanical arm.

“I was waiting for you at home,” you spoke, reaching out to touch her hand, “but you were taking too long, so I came to see you.”

Sevika allowed you to touch her, but she didn’t return the gesture like she’d usually do when you two were alone.

“Well, yeah, it’s one of those days. Lots of work. Nothing I can do about it.” she huffed, taking back her hand to get back to the work on her desk.

“Sure you could.” you smiled sweetly, tilting your head to the side. “You could finish it.”

“No shit.”

Right. Seemed like humor wasn’t working on her tonight.

“How much longer, do you think?” you asked, trying a more compassionate approach. You leaned over to take a look at what she was working on. Shimmer shipment details and numbers. Boring stuff. The kind of stuff that would make her extra grumpy.

“I’m almost done. Twenty minutes or so.”

“Can I help?”

“Yes. Stop distracting me.” she glared at you.

“Alright. Fine.” you grumbled, getting ready to hop off the desk again. Sevika quickly reached out to grab your arm before you could do so.

“Didn’t say I don’t want your company.” she said without looking up from her papers. Seems like she had realized she was being a bit harsh.

You smiled at her and turned around on the desk to face her, swinging your legs over to the other side so you could rest one of your feet on her thigh. Immediately regretting her decision to be nice to you, she shot you another glare, but you just glanced around the room, feigning ignorance. Sevika let out a long, deep sigh, and continued with her work, trying her best to ignore you for the time being.

Now all you could do was wait for your girlfriend to finish her work. You took your time to study Sevika’s beautiful features, something you loved to do whenever you were near her but she was too busy with other things to pay attention to you. You noticed her brow was more furrowed than usual. By the way she kept blinking, you could tell that she must be feeling tired. Her shoulders seemed stiff, the rest of her posture seemed to be as well. Her leg, the one you were not currently resting your foot on, was bouncing up and down ever so slightly. She looked incredibly tense, like she had a very long and very annoying day. Luckily, you knew a thing or two to help her get rid of all that tension.

“Almost done.” she mumbled, shoving a few more papers to the side. You took that as your cue to start the little plan that had popped into your mind the second you had seen her through the window, sitting here all by herself in the corner of the now closed bar.

You slowly let your foot slide down her thigh until it was in between her legs. You felt her flinch at the sensation, but she didn’t give you the satisfaction of a further reaction. Displeased, hoping for a slightly more exciting response, you started slowly rubbing the tip of your shoe along the inside of her thigh. Again, you felt her shudder underneath your foot ever so slightly, but that was all you got out of her. You had to stop yourself from grinning when you noticed all the hairs on her arm were now standing up straight. As hard as she was trying not to react, her body could not help itself.

“I thought I told you to stop distracting me.” she said in a tone that was meant to sound intimidating. It didn’t work on you, though. Not right now. You knew that in this case, it was just an empty threat. She could try all she wanted to pretend she wasn’t enjoying this at least a little.

“I’m not distracting. I’m encouraging.” you smiled at her.

Eager to see her react even more, you made a bold move and decided to gently press the tip of your shoe right in between her legs, rubbing it up and down her crotch just once.

A quiet “fuck” escaped her mouth as you felt her whole body twitch underneath you. Finally, a crack in that stoic composure of hers.

Breaking the silence in the building, there was a small noise coming from the direction of the side door, from where you had entered. As if feeling relieved, Sevika shot up from her seat, loudly shoving her chair back as she did. You sighed, rolled your eyes and turned around a little to see where the noise was coming from. One of Silco’s goons had entered the building, holding a small stack of more fucking paperwork. Sevika huffed and straightened her clothes, trying to hide that her breathing had suddenly gotten very heavy from seemingly just sitting still at a desk, and made her way over to the guy awkwardly standing by the door.

“Here’s that report that was missing, boss. It’s-“

“Give me that.” you heard Sevika hiss, followed by the noise of rustling papers.

As Sevika gave the guy an earful about being late, you hopped off the desk and set the second phase of your plan in motion. You were already getting excited, and the best part hadn’t even started yet.

When Sevika returned, she seemed surprised when she noticed you weren’t sitting on her desk anymore. She glanced around before sitting down, jumping in her seat a little once she realized you had hidden yourself underneath the desk.

“Last guy, right? Did you lock the door?” you asked, sitting on the floor underneath Sevika’s desk, pretending to admire its wood grain as you talked.

“I did. What are you doing? Get up.” she demanded as if she had forgotten about your previous interaction just a minute ago. She really wasn’t taking hints well tonight.

“Encouraging you.” you said plainly. “You were almost done, right? I suggest you hurry up.”

Sevika scoffed. “Or else?”

“Or else I’m not rewarding you for working so hard today.”

Something finally seemed to click in her when you saw her eyebrows raise a little once you started running your hands up from her calves to the insides of her thighs.

“What, right now?” she asked, her breathing getting a bit heavier again already. “Why here? Can’t this wait until we’re home?”

“No, because I know how much you like to instantly fall asleep the second you get home after a day like this.”

“I hate how accurate that is.” she chuckled.

For a moment she considered her options, but her decision was quickly made. Without saying another word, she leaned back over the desk and started scribbling on the papers again. You rested your head on her thigh as she worked, continuing to tease the inside of her thighs with your hands as “encouragement”. She carefully pushed you a little closer to her with one of her feet, wordlessly urging you to continue whatever you were doing.

After five more minutes, you were getting impatient. Sure, you had a front-row seat to the best show you could think of, but nothing was happening yet. The scribbling of Sevika’s pen continued and irritated you. Enough was enough. Either she finished her work now or she could finish as she was herself, well, finishing.

You moved in a little closer and moved your hands up to the front of her pants. Slowly, giving her just a little more time to continue her work, you started to undo her belt. A sharp hiss shot out from her metal arm, followed by the sound of her sharp metal fingertips scratching the desk. Good. You were getting her all worked up again.

“No patience, you..” she groaned.

“Hurry the fuck up then.” you said as you fully undid her belt, working your way down to the button and zipper below.

She leaned forward a little more. You heard her curse quietly under her breath again.

“Shit.”

The button now undone as well, you decided to take the zipper in between your teeth and undo it like that. You felt Sevika shudder underneath you.

Then finally, as the zipper was now fully open, her underwear already peeking through, you heard Sevika slam her pen down on the desk. Forcefully, but careful as not to hurt you, she shoved her chair back and raised her hips just enough that she could quickly slide her pants down.

“I’m done.” she growled as she dragged herself forward again to be closer to you, reaching back to take her underwear off as well, but you stopped her from doing so.

“Took you long enough.” you grinned, hooking the fingers of one of your hands underneath the top of the hem of her underwear. Right in front of your face, you could see that a damp patch was already well visible in between her legs. Teasing her a little more, you lightly ran your fingers over it. You heard her sharply inhale as you did.

“About that ‘reward’ I was promised..” Sevika said in between heavy breaths, pushing you a little closer again with the back of her foot, “how about you quit being a nuisance and get to it?”

“Who’s the impatient one now?” you said teasingly before dragging her underwear down in one smooth motion, a sharp contrast to your previous slow teasing that seemed to please Sevika. You were about to please her a whole lot more, though. The sight of her glistening wet in front of you was even better than the front-row seat you had before. This was more like a VIP-ticket. Including a meet-and-greet. Meet-and-eat.

“Fine. How about you say ‘please’ first?” you smiled up at her expectantly.

“No.”

You shrugged. “Oh, well. Was worth a try.”

Sevika wasn’t the type to beg for attention. She knew she would get it one way or another anyway. That didn’t stop you from trying every once in a while, though.

You took in the sight of her all wet and ready and impatient in front of you just once more before you finally went down. Savouring that first taste of her just a little more than usual. She let out a long, shuddering sigh as your mouth finally made contact with that sweet spot. To finally relieve that mutual impatience together, to release that built up tension from the entire day, that relief felt incredibly good.

“Ah, yes, just like that..” Sevika groaned quietly, “keep going. You know how I like it.”

You sure as hell did.

Dragging your tongue up and down her folds, you lapped up everything she was giving you. After the long day at work, her scent was intoxicating, musky and warm and wonderfully her, somehow still not smelling gross like you’d expect someone to smell after a labor-intensive day. You wanted to tell her all about how much you were enjoying her, but for you to talk you would have to pause and you weren’t eager to do that.

You moved up to give her clit some much needed attention, which she happily accepted. With her metal hand clutching the armrest of her chair, Sevika’s free hand quickly found it’s way to your head, intertwining itself in your hair and pushing you down into her a little more. Her foot, still behind you, pushed you a little closer as well. It was almost getting a bit hard to breathe, but not enough to be an issue. But even if it was.. what a way this would be to go.

“Just like that. Perfect.” she panted, already looking perfectly dishevelled.

Her hand on your head and the foot behind you were enough to tell you that she very much still demanded control of the situation, even though you had her fully at your own mercy as well. The balance between both of your needs to be in control made everything feel that much more exciting.

As you continued to eagerly eat her out, juices dripping down your chin, you felt her thigh tense up underneath your hand. A telltale sign that she was getting close. Already?

In an attempt to make the situation last a little longer, you tried to move your mouth down a little again. A rough tug on your hair quickly made you reconsider that decision, moving back up again as quickly as you had tried to go down.

“Don’t you fucking dare stop now.” Sevika growled, her breathing heavy and deep, her body feeling warm and flushed against you.

So you continued as you had before, eagerly licking and sucking and enjoying every little reaction you got out of her. You looked up at her in an attempt to maintain eye contact, but she couldn’t keep her composure anymore. You could feel her thighs tense up again, along with the muscles in her hips and the now painfully tight grip on your hair told you all you needed to know. Still looking up at her, you watched her close her eyes and lean her head back. So close.

“Don’t you dare fucking stop.” she repeated, breathlessly now. “Please.”

The unexpected please sent shivers up your spine. You knew exactly what you needed to do now.

Keep up the pace. Let her come.

And she did. Moaning and groaning through clenched teeth, trying to not make too much noise in case anyone was somehow still around in the vacant and closed bar. She pulled you in so close you could barely breathe as she rode out her orgasm. Judging by how long it lasted, she must have really, really needed that sweet release. After what felt like forever, she released your head and you took a long, deep breath, thoroughly enjoying the sweet, sweet oxygen.

“That was fast.” you panted, out of breath after nearly being smothered in the best way possible.

“Told you. You know what I like.” she grinned, also out of breath, but for an entirely different reason. The way she said it made it sound like a genuine compliment, a rare treat coming from her.

“One more?” you asked, more than eager to get back to work.

“No, that’s enough,” she chuckled,” You did well. I need to have some energy left to walk home.”

Disappointed but also satisfied, you crawled out from underneath the desk, letting Sevika dress herself again before taking her head in between your hands and giving her a long, deep kiss. Letting her taste herself a little in the meantime from what remained of her on your lips.

“You know..” she mumbled through the kiss, “If all my days behind this desk ended like this, I think I’d be more inclined to take the shifts involving paperwork.”

“You go do that.” you mumbled back at her, your eyes still closed. “Show those papers who’s boss. I’ll sit under your desk all day if it’ll help.”

“I doubt it will.” she snickered. “But it’s something to look forward to, for once.”

Notes: I think I may have a bit of a fixation with desks :v and legs. Definitely legs.

Also, the logistics of (tight) pants and this position are something I’ve yet to experience for myself. I have a hard time picturing it in my head without it looking silly.

You’d think I’d have a thing for almost getting caught doing something somewhere you’re not supposed to, considering I’ve written a scenario like that before. In reality, I have anxiety and would never ever put myself in a situation like that LOL

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THE WEDDING OF MYSTIQUE AND DESTINY 💍

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This Pride Month, join the X-Men as they come together to honor one of the most beloved and longest-lasting queer couples in comic book history—Mystique and Destiny!

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From the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants to the Quiet Council, Mystique and Destiny have been steering the fate of mutantkind for decades.

The Krakoan Age saw the long-awaited resurrection of Destiny, and now, as the pair renew their vows, their love has never been more prominent.

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In the tradition of classic Marvel wedding issues like 'Fantastic Four Annual' #3 and 'X-Men' #30, 'X-Men: The Wedding Special' #1 will feature multiple stories all centered around a single night, including:

💌 Get a glimpse at Mystique and Destiny's original and never-before-told wedding and discover the pair’s secret motivations for hosting the event.

💌 Just about everyone in the Marvel Universe is invited to the vow renewal…except for Saturnyne. And she’s not happy. But why is she taking it out on Betsy Braddock and Rachel Summers?

💌 Wolverine has a long—and bloody—history with Mystique, and tasks Anole, Pixie, Indra, and Bling! with finding her the perfect gift.

💌 It’s her mothers’ big day, and Rogue has entrusted their favorite son-in-law with their wedding bands. But can Gambit stay out of trouble long enough to deliver them?

💌 Mystique and Destiny receive some pre-marriage psychic counseling courtesy of Emma Frost! See how the inspiring love of two former villains holds up against a telepathic onslaught of hard truths.

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🖊 Writers: Kieron Gillen, Tini Howard, Yoon Ha Lee, Tate Brombal, and Wyatt Kennedy

✏️ Pencilers: Rachael Stott, Phil Sevy, Stephen Byrne, Emilio Pilliu, and Jenn St. Onge

🎨 Cover Artist: Jan Bazaldua

🎨 Variant Cover Artists: Russel Dauterman, Jessica Fong, and Luciano Vecchio

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What's Out This Week? 10/18

Y'all coming to our Furry Nite event this weekend??

Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees #1 - Patrick Horvath

Don’t. Murder. The locals.

This is small-town serial killer, upstanding citizen, and adorable brown bear Samantha Strong’s cardinal rule. After all, there’s a sea of perfectly ripe potential victims in the big city just beyond the forest, and when you’ve worked as hard as Sam to build a cozy life and a thriving business in a community surrounded by friendly fellow animal folk, warm décor, and the aroma of cedar trees and freshly baked apple pie…the last thing you want is to disturb the peace.

So you can imagine her indignation when one of Woodbrook’s own meets a grisly, mysterious demise—and you wouldn’t blame her for doing anything it takes to hunt down her rival before the town self-destructs and Sheriff Patterson starts (literally) barking up the wrong tree.

Cyberpunk 2077: XOXO #1 - Bartosz Sztybor & Jakub Rebelka

Beneath the skin, flesh, and cyberware lies a beating heart--and only two things can stop a heart from beating: love and death. It's gang on gang violence as the Maelstroms target the Moxes for an ambush. Is a bloodbath underway or could this be love at first sight?

BRZRKR #1: Pen & Ink - Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt & Ron Garney

For those that couldn't get enough of Keanu Reeves' record-obliterating jump into the comics world, BRZRKR returns in a new format while fans eagerly await the Netflix feature film, the Netflix anime series, the novel, and more comic books!In addition to enjoying the brutality in the refreshingly bleak black and white of BOOM! Studios' Pen & Ink line, series artist Ron Garney brings some method to the mayhem with brand new exclusive commentary!

Crypt Of Shadows #1 - Rebecca Roanhorse & Karen Darboe

The heroes of the Marvel Universe spend most of their time in the bright sun, flying high above it all…but every once in a while, they venture into the darkness that lurks in the hidden corners of the world. There lurk the creatures, the monsters, the vampires…the ones who prey on innocence and goodness. Join us, and some of your favorite heroes, for tales of fangs, claws and silent, stalking swamp creatures to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve!

Fear The Funhouse: Toybox Of Terror One-Shot - Timmy Heague, Danielle Paige, Michael Northrop, Ryan Caskey, Ryan Jampole, Tango & Sweeney Boo

In Riverdale, even the toys are terrifying in this anthology one-shot set in the universe of last year's successful Fear the Funhouse comic. Three tales of dolls, robots, and puppets gone awry all thanks to the work of a shadowy toymaker and a young girl intent on revenge, in the vein of the widely successful M3GAN movie and Child's Play franchise.

Gargoyles Halloween Special One-Shot - Greg Weisman, Bonesso Diego & Matteo Lolli

It's young Gnash's first Halloween in Manhattan, and you're invited to come along as he heads out to find friends on the one night of the year when Gargoyles can roam the city unbothered! Unfortunately, he's about to run afoul of the masked Quarrymen, who are out to hunt down any Gargoyle foolish enough to brave the streets on All Hallow's Eve. That means Brooklyn, Katana, Lexington, Broadway, Angela, and even Goliath are in real danger! Will they survive this cruel trick, or become a treat for the marauding Quarrymen? Find out in October with this all-new 40-page special featuring a 28-page main story written by Gargoyles creator GREG WEISMAN!

Hack/Slash: Back To School #1 (of 4) - Zoe Thorogood

Slasher hunter Cassie Hack is only just getting used to her man-monster partner, Vlad, when she's drawn into a new case involving a murderous bunny mascot, dead kids, and an entire squad of maladjusted teenage serial-killer hunters!

A completely new chapter in the beloved, long-running series that's perfect for new readers and old fans alike, just in time for Halloween.

Headless Horseman Halloween Annual #1 - David Dastmalchian, Valeria Burzo, Phillip Sevy & Lukas Ketner

Boils, ghouls, vampires, monsters, and creatures of all kinds, welcome. Take a seat, go on, fill the aisles, relax your fangs, and sit with us for a while. Join us in a macabre and magical journey through all the haunts and spooks that keep you up at night for here we revel in the darkness and present to you a chilling, nay petrifying experience as the Headless Horseman presents a collection of five terrifying tales to warm up your cold soul. Hurry up now, you won't want to keep them waiting...

My Little Pony: Black, White & Blue One-Shot - Tee Franklin & Agnes Garbowska

Sorry, everypony, it seems our printer ran out of pink, purple, yellow, green, red-uh, well, all the colors except black, white, and blue! What to do with all this blue? Hmm... OH! Drumroll please...In Misty's first comic appearance, everypony's favorite blue pony is in Maretime Bay for a sleepover with the Mane 5! But when everypony wakes up...all the color is gone! It kinda looks like Violette and Skye's favorite old TV show, Betwitched-at least the years it was in black and white-but everypony can still see blue for some reason. Determined to make the best of a gloomy situation, Vi and Skye put together a plan to spread cheer. Meanwhile, Izzy helps the distraught Misty see the beauty in messy situations using the power of unicycling! Join us for a magical one-shot of color calamity before returning to your regularly scheduled programs.

Sensational She-Hulk #1 - Rainbow Rowell, Jessica Gao, Genolet, Andres, & Jen Bartel

THE SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK IS BACK! Jen Walters is dusting off her adjective and kicking off a new era! The best hero slash lawyer in the Marvel Universe is going to remind you why she's so SENSATIONAL, going up against her deadliest challenge yet! PLUS: MARVEL STUDIOS SHE-HULK series writer JESSICA GAO makes hers Marvel in a short story with the Jade Giant!

Spine-Tingling Spider-Man #1 - Saladin Ahmed, Juan Ferreyra & Rod Reis

Terror continues for the Web-Slinger! After a fight with SPIDER-CIDE, Spider-Man gets taken on the most terrifying ride of his life. If you think you've already read the scariest Spider-Man story ever, you may stand corrected after this one!

Subgenre #1 - Matt Kindt & Wilfredo Torres

A man is living two lives. He is a private detective in a dystopian cyberpunk future trying to solve a triple murder. But when he falls asleep... he wakes up as a wandering adventurer in a barbaric fantasy world where magic exists. Is he two separate people? Or is he a third person that has undergone a psychotic split? He jumps back and forth from sword-wielding barbarian to jaded private eye trying to solve the brutal crime. But the bigger question is, can he merge these realities without losing himself?

A Splatter Western One-Shot #1 (of 4) - J M Brandt, Tom Napolitano & Garry Brown

A chance encounter between a sideshow owner and a man with his fair share of secrets unleashes an unholy terror on the folk of Randall's Oasis and Professor Morris' Pageant of Curiosities. A grisly murder brings the attention of fastidious Sheriff Jacob Dillon. What will he discover in the desert, and how will he stop it? Read the darkly comedic Splatter Western Swallower of Shades to find out those shocking answers!

TMNT: The Best Of Bebop & Rocksteady - James Biggie

Elegant. Mild-mannered. Graceful. Two upstanding gentlemen eager to help their neighbors. Just Kidding! Bebop and Rocksteady are wild, angry degenerates with muscles the size of sedans. And they're charging toward your local comic shop to relive their greatest hits! Try not to miss the party, will ya?

Whatcha snagging this week, Fantom Fam?

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NYCC 2023: Get in the spooky spirit with a limited edition The Headless Horseman Annual variant

NYCC 2023: Get in the spooky spirit with a limited edition The Headless Horseman Annual variant #comics #comicbooks #nycc #nycc2023 #nycc23

Grab all your goblins, ghouls, and ghosts, and get ready for a horrifically eventful Halloween! This year, Dark Horse Comics is celebrating with a limited-edition variant of The Headless Horseman Halloween Annual 2023 one-shot with brand new cover art by Phillip Sevy. This special variant is limited to just 500 copies, which will be available at select events. This special variant is available…

[pjstafford]

A Review of KEPLER by David Duchovny and Phillip Sevy (spoiler free)

KEPLER takes the reader on a journey to another planet through which we are allowed a distance to process the multitudes of crises and stress which overwhelm our daily thoughts back on our own planet. I ended the novel with tears streaming down my face and, yet, a hopeful view of a better tomorrow. This graphic novel provides a cathartic release we all need right now, a realistic framework of how to face each new day with determination and hope, and a thought-provoking cautionary tale.

David Duchovny, best-selling novelist and actor most known for playing Fox Mulder on the iconic science fiction/ horror series The X-Files, teams up with illustrator and writer Phillip Sevy to present the graphic science fiction novel KEPLER. The graphic novel is adapted from a television pilot David Duchovny wrote. Influenced by both The Planet of the Apes and the book Sapiens by Yuval Noral Harari, KEPLER is the name of a planet with three distinct species of hominids. Each species has its own specific physical and cultural characteristics. The graphic novel opens with the planet facing startling climate events due to the overuse of coal and other pollutant-heavy power sources. There is a race on to develop nuclear capability. The story is largely told from the point of view of a teenage girl with mixed parentage.

The action is fast-paced and the characters are quickly and successfully developed. I don't usually read comics. However, I found the illustrations much like seeing a movie frame by frame. The illustrations carried action, pathos, and nuance. As a novice to the media, I was surprised by how the layout worked so well to portray the pace of the story - when the action sped up and when the story slowed to allow the reader to realize key character developments.

It's hard to express criticism with a story that so effectively accomplished the three things mentioned in the first paragraph. However, certain elements of the story felt a little rushed. To equate it back to the movie analogy, it felt like a season of a television series was forced into a traditional hour-and-a-half movie format. As Phillip Sevy says in the afterword, the initial script page to comic page outline was 124 pages - too long apparently for a graphic novel- and about 30 pages were cut out. There is a love story that seems a little rushed, a startling character transition that wasn't foreshadowed enough, and not enough time spent on the dynamics of the relationship between the estranged parents of the teenage girl, West. If these were the elements that were cut, then it might have been better to go with a longer book or a more serialized approach.

For those reading this review who are wondering about how the storytelling style of David Duchovny came across in this media, I refer you back to the first paragraph. David Duchovny is a master at showing the beautiful wonder of human resiliency in the midst of the greatest despair. Since the first six pages have already been publically previewed, I won't consider it a spoiler to mention that some narrative is in the form of West's journal entries. As Duchovny continues to explore his own interest in the forms of storytelling with this new media, his use of a storyteller narrative continues. Also, please note the F-bomb drop in the first six pages, The full use of the vernacular of the language is a characteristic of his work. Comedy exists but is not as prevalent in this work as in his other writing.

There is an element of the novel that does harken back to the topic of his unwritten doctorate dissertation - Magic and technology in modern fiction - for anyone who has heard him explain how technology can seem like magic and the morality distinction in magic as opposed to technology.

KEPLER is available now in comic stores and will be distributed more widely in bookstores and through Amazon in December.

A shout out here to Albuquerque's Astro-Zombies Comic Store who had the foresight to order one copy that I purchased.

[sevi007]

3 11 and 15 for Burning Down The House! (burnin' down the house-STILL STUCK IN MY HEAD SEVI THANKS A LOT)

You’re WELCOME – if I don’t get that song outta my head, never will you =D

Thanks for sending in an ask on this Rex, this was fun:

3: What’s your favorite line of narration?

“When he enters the lab, a barrage of noise greets him. A song from the Tunes of Anarchy playlist is blasting at the highest volume. Not the best thing for his lingering headache, but the familiarity of it is comforting, so Stone does not mind. He hums along to the melody vibrating in his ribcage until he recognizes Burning Down the House by the Talking Heads, and once he does, he can’t help but grin; an apt choice indeed. There are blue and red lights flashing along in time, illuminating the centrepiece of all the mayhem and cacophony:

Robotnik stands tall above his creations, whirling back and forth between panels and screens, arms moving in great, arching gestures, one moment controlling the robots, the Badniks and the holoscreens with practiced moves, in the next second conducting the crescendo of music as it roars around him.”

God I had to look quite a bit for this – I don’t think I’m very good at narration, personally. My skills lie more with the dialogue parts XD This one at least really gives me the sense that I described the scenery and events WELL.

11: What do you like best about this fic?

Uh I think that I both tried something entirely new, like action scenes, and crammed all of my wild ideas into one fic – and despite both of those things, somehow still managed to keep the characters somewhat in character.

15: What did you learn from writing this fic?

Oh, several things:

* Action scenes are fun (and I actually don’t suck completely at them, would you look at that)

* “Evil” or morally gray characters are extremely freaking complex to write but it’s also great fun.

* I seem to have something of a knack for writing Robotnik – or at least the way Jim Carrey portrays him. XD I don’t think my Coffe and Mayhem series would exist if I hadn’t had so much fun writing THIS fic, to be honest.

[riocles]

UNIVERSITY SERIES: My Reaction as  a Reader....

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I am an avid reader of Wattpad stories since 2013, lalo na noong panahon ng mga gangster tapos nakaEbook yung mga nababasa ko noon. Lagi ako umiiyak kapag tragic yung stories then iniiwasan ko nga basahin ang mga ganun na tragedy or hindi endgame yung mga bida.

Since my fourth-year of high school, I’m really fond of teen fiction, romance, and school themes.

But them, my preferences changed, gusto ko na yung hindi puro cliches, yung may thrill, tragic, o kaya mapapaisip ano mangyayari sa susunod na kabanata. Now, I preferred Young Adult, Mystery Thrillers, Romance, and something related about Law (pero hindi ko pinangarap maging lawyer ha.) Dahil tumatanda na din ako, naiiba na din preferences lalo na kapag series binabasa ko. It started 2020, panahon ng pandemya when I discovered University Series through Twitter. Trending eh yung SSA noon eh. I was curious, akala ko Korean Drama but it was a Wattpad Story about a flight attendant and pilot. Hindi pa tapos yung story noon eh. Then I was attached to the main characters and the plot. The story line, dialogues, and unexpected events were superb. Napapacritical review naman na ako dito, pasensya na. Nasanay lang since ang career ko ay somehow related to grammar and literature (I’m an English teacher pala, skl  and Taglish ang gagamitin ko here). Back to the story, langya napaiyak ako akala ko nasama sa plane crash si Hiro, naku wala nang pag-asa at hindi na sila endgame ni Yanna. Yun pala may patwists si author. I really love the storyline because it is realistic. Iyo ang hinahanap ko sa mga kwentong nababasa ko, English man or Filipino. Dream ko kasi maging Wattpad writer but I lack motivation and time na since alam niyo naman hectic din work ng teacher. Back to what I’m saying, reading SSA brought me to know more about Gwy’s other stories like The Rain in Espaňa and grabe din attachment ko din dito, inuulit ulit ko pa basahin lalo na it is related again sa law and especially architecture, my dream course. Nakakaiyak yung part na nagbreak sila and the reconciliation after 10 years and It’s still you. :) After TRIE, yung Chasing n the Wild naman, it is one of my happy pill stories since nandiyan si Sevi who never failed to make jokes in every chapter pero umiyak din ako sa story nila ah ni Elyse. Then, next one was the Avenue of Diamonds which I think isa sa mga masasakit na kwentong nabasa especially when Naomi was gone and grabe din iyak ko din sa story na to lalo na yung ilang taon na hindi nagkita sina Cy at Sam. Next one was the Golden Scenery of Tomorrow but to be honest, hindi ko pa tapos basahin due to its theme about best friends turned into lovers. I think I’m not yet ready to finish reading it pero within year, I will read it. I just read the first part and nakakarelate talaga ako between the friendship between Via and Arkin :).

To be continued.....

[esmoverseas]

Beyond Borders: Your Guide to an Enriching Education with a USA Study Visa

Embarking on a journey of education in the United States is an exhilarating prospect that opens doors to a world of knowledge and opportunities. The USA has consistently been a favored destination for international students seeking top-notch education and cross-cultural experiences. If you're aspiring to pursue your studies in the USA, a study visa is your golden ticket. In this guide, we'll walk you through the essential aspects of obtaining a USA study visa, ensuring you're well-prepared for an enriching educational adventure.

Choosing the Right Study Visa

The first step towards your USA educational dream is selecting the appropriate study visa. The most common types are the F-1 and M-1 visas. The F-1 visa is for academic studies, while the M-1 visa is for vocational courses. Research your intended course of study to determine which visa aligns with your educational goals.

Meeting Visa Requirements

Securing a USA study visa requires meeting specific eligibility criteria. This typically includes an acceptance letter from a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-approved school, proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses, and a non-immigrant intent.

Applying for the Visa

The application process involves completing the online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (Form DS-160), scheduling an appointment at a U.S. embassy or consulate, and attending a visa interview. Be prepared to discuss your study plans, ties to your home country, and financial stability.

Ace Your Visa Interview

The interview is a crucial step. Practice answering common interview questions concisely. Highlight your genuine intentions to study, your chosen course, and your plans after completing your studies. Demonstrating strong ties to your home country can help alleviate concerns about overstaying.

Financial Planning

Studying in the USA can be financially demanding. Ensure you have a well-thought-out financial plan, covering tuition, housing, healthcare, and daily expenses. Scholarships, grants, and part-time work opportunities can ease the financial burden.

Adapting to Campus Life

Once you arrive, immerse yourself in campus activities, student organizations, and cultural events. Embrace the diversity of thought and cultures, which is a hallmark of American universities.

Navigating Visa Compliance

Compliance with visa regulations is crucial. Maintain a full course load, engage only in authorized employment, and keep your SEVIS records up to date. Understand the grace periods and OPT (Optional Practical Training) opportunities for post-graduation employment.

Your Bridge to Success

ESMoverseas USA Study Visa Consultants in Chandigarh Embarking on this educational journey might seem daunting, but you don't have to go it alone. ESMoverseas, a prominent USA study visa consultant in Chandigarh, is your trusted partner in making your dreams a reality. With a track record of successful visa applications, ESMoverseas provides expert guidance on visa procedures, financial planning, and interview preparation. Their personalized approach ensures you're well-prepared and confident as you step into the world of American education.

In conclusion, your pursuit of an enriching education with a USA study visa is an investment in your future. The experience goes beyond academics, offering cultural exploration, personal growth, and a global network. With the right resources and support, your educational journey in the USA can be truly transformative. So, seize the opportunity, chase your dreams, and let ESM Overseas be your compass on this remarkable voyage.

Contact ESM Overseas USA study visa consultants in Chandigarh today for personalized guidance and start your journey towards an enriching education in the United States.

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[happyartmuseum]

Happy Art Museum& ZUNDA TOWERS: I. Gansvskas gleznas& Z. Bieła skulptūra…

Happy Art Museum & ZUNDA TOWERS dāvā  Ilonas Gansvskas gleznas un  Zigmunda Bieła skulptūras. Izstāde izpārdošana. Mākslas galerija Happy Art Museum un multifunkcionālais komplekss Zunda Towers gada pēdējas dienas aicina apmeklēt Ilonas Gonsovskas izstādi “Sezonas beigas”.

Izstādes noslēgumā izcilus mākslas darbus būs iespējams iegadāties ar atlaidēm līdz 60 procentiem.

Ieprieciniet sevi un savus tuvākos iegādājoties nepārejošas mākslas vērtības, tagad tas ir iespējams par ļoti patīkamām cenām,  daudz lētāk, nekā Maskavas galerijā, kura pārstāv Ilonas Gansovskas daiłradi.

Izstādes darba laiks: katru dienu no 10:00 līdz 18:00.

https://fb.watch/hJhp-CGaVy/

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Happy Art Museum & ZUNDA TOWERS представляют картины Илоны Гансвской и скульптуры Зигмунда Биелиса.  Выставочная распродажа.  Цена на картины намного дешевле, чем в галерее в Москве, где выставлены работы Илоны Гансовской.

[javaphilesblog]

WHAT ABOUT UNIVERITY SERIES?  (My Reaction as a Reader)

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I am an avid reader of Wattpad stories since 2013, lalo na noong panahon ng mga gangster tapos nakaEbook yung mga nababasa ko noon. Lagi ako umiiyak kapag tragic yung stories then iniiwasan ko nga basahin ang mga ganun na tragedy or hindi endgame yung mga bida. 

 Since my fourth-year of high school, I’m really fond of teen fiction, romance, and school themes. 

But them, my preferences changed, gusto ko na yung hindi puro cliches, yung may thrill, tragic, o kaya mapapaisip ano mangyayari sa susunod na kabanata. Now, I preferred Young Adult, Mystery Thrillers, Romance, and something related about Law (pero hindi ko pinangarap maging lawyer ha.) Dahil tumatanda na din ako, naiiba na din preferences lalo na kapag series binabasa ko. It started 2020, panahon ng pandemya when I discovered University Series through Twitter. Trending eh yung SSA noon eh. I was curious, akala ko Korean Drama but it was a Wattpad Story about a flight attendant and pilot. Hindi pa tapos yung story noon eh. Then I was attached to the main characters and the plot. The story line, dialogues, and unexpected events were superb. Napapacritical review naman na ako dito, pasensya na. Nasanay lang since ang career ko ay somehow related to grammar and literature (I’m an English teacher pala, skl  and Taglish ang gagamitin ko here). Back to the story, langya napaiyak ako akala ko nasama sa plane crash si Hiro, naku wala nang pag-asa at hindi na sila endgame ni Yanna. Yun pala may patwists si author. I really love the storyline because it is realistic. Iyo ang hinahanap ko sa mga kwentong nababasa ko, English man or Filipino. Dream ko kasi maging Wattpad writer but I lack motivation and time na since alam niyo naman hectic din work ng teacher. Back to what I’m saying, reading SSA brought me to know more about Gwy’s other stories like The Rain in Espaňa and grabe din attachment ko din dito, inuulit ulit ko pa basahin lalo na it is related again sa law and especially architecture, my dream course. Nakakaiyak yung part na nagbreak sila and the reconciliation after 10 years and It’s still you. :) After TRIE, yung Chasing n the Wild naman, it is one of my happy pill stories since nandiyan si Sevi who never failed to make jokes in every chapter pero umiyak din ako sa story nila ah ni Elyse. Then, next one was the Avenue of Diamonds which I think isa sa mga masasakit na kwentong nabasa especially when Naomi was gone and grabe din iyak ko din sa story na to. Next one was the Golden Scenery of Tomorrow but to be honest, hindi ko pa tapos basahin due to its theme about best friends turned into lovers. I think I’m not yet ready to finish reading it pero within year, I will read it. I just the first part and nakakarelate talaga ako :).

To be continued.....

[pinetenor58]

Visa Utility Kind

Your passport or another journey document, legitimate for at least six more months from the date of entry to Taiwan. After starting an application, you'll find a way to choose “Save Draft” and exit the application to complete it at another time. If you remain on one section of the applying form for longer than half-hour with out saving, you will lose that part and should restart. If the applicant is beneath the age of sixteen, the original nationwide ID card of the guardian and household registration , or any other proof of guardianship (e.g. birth certificate) is required, and the applicant should be accompanied by the guardian. Once the evaluation of the submitted paperwork is accomplished, the notarial court docket certificate is issued. Once the review of the submitted documents is accomplished, the notarial police certificate is issued. In the event that a passport or an entry-exit certificate has been lost, the holder should report the case to China's competent division, and publish a press release in a newspaper asserting its loss before making use of for reissuance. The change or reissuance of passports and entry-exit certificates shall be dealt with, in locations aside from China, by Chinese diplomatic missions, consulates or other resident businesses abroad licensed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. And, in China, by the common public security bureau of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly underneath the Central Government, or by the entry-exit management department of public security division licensed by the aforesaid public security bureau. Chinese residents residing in one other country, who needs to return to China for a brief time frame to visit their family members and associates. Make investments, do business, or make a sight-seeing tour, could enter the country by producing valid passports or legitimate journey certificates issued by the People's Republic of China, or by presenting different valid entry-exit certificates, with out the necessity of visa functions. The authorities of the People's Republic of China permits holders of strange passports issued by some nations to travel to Mainland China for tourism or business purposes for as a lot as 15, 30, 60 or 90 days with out having to acquire a visa. Turkey’s COVID-19 entry necessities are subject to alter at quick notice. Chinese passport holders must verify the most recent guidelines earlier than arranging a visit to Turkey in 2022. The applicant must also specify their nation of origin and an estimated date of entry into the country. It can be essential to pay for the e-Visa fee to send the applying for evaluation. 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For anybody trying to work in China anytime quickly, it is very important perceive the method and the make-or-break factors that can decide the standing of your work allow. Other letters to observe for embody “C” for chuányuán, or crew, “L” for lǎowài, or foreigner/tourist, and “G” for guòjìng, or transit. The Chinese embassy in your country will shed more gentle on this. Non-Chinese citizens who want to enter the country for various causes like well being, training, tourism, convention, transit, and so on. should get hold of a Chinese visa. If you're employed with the media, NGO, or as a half of a religious group, you must have a personal assertion letter in addition to a letter out of your employer on the company letterhead. EVUS is not going to require the traveler to submit a photograph or fingerprints. This update will require the traveler to reply a sequence of questions on himself/herself, and his/her job, background and journey history/destination. Travelers will want their People’s Republic of China passport containing a most validity (10-year) B1/B2, B1 or B2 visa and access to the web. The list of cities consists of Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Guilin, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Chengdu, Xiamen, Wuhan, Kunming and Qingdao, opening up some interesting quick trip opportunities. Chinese Language Visa, China Visa Utility The applicant possesses an entry visa or resident card issued by the ROC at any level up to now 10 years and has no document of immigration irregularities or legislation violations in Taiwan. Philippine travelers may also be required to fill out an arrival card, and supply immigration officers on the port of entry with proof of lodge reservations or an tackle and make contact with details for the place they will be staying in Taiwan. Philippine vacationers will no longer be eligible for other visa-relaxation measures formally accorded as soon as the visa-free trial is launched on November 1. The processing time for a Japan tourist visa is roughly 5 working days from the day the appliance is submitted. If you propose to enter North Korea, read the North Korea Travel Advisory. Travelers should note that U.S. passports aren't valid for travel to, in, or via North Korea, until they are specially validated by the Department of State. PRC safety forces, including the brand new Office for Safeguarding National Security, now function in the Hong Kong SAR and aren't topic to oversight by the Hong Kong judiciary. The zero-tolerance approach to COVID-19 by the PRC and Hong Kong governments severely impacts journey and access to public services. All vacationers should prepare to quarantine at a government-designated location for no much less than 14 days upon arrival. While in quarantine, well being authorities will test travelers as often as every day for COVID-19 and gained't permit travelers to go away their rooms. Some consulates provide expedited visa service, so should you want a quick turnaround, confirm whether the service remains to be obtainable at that office. Also observe that on occasion, the embassy or consulate will require you to look in person at their workplace, even when you use a licensed agent and file all the correct paperwork. A letter of invitation (P/U) from the ministry of overseas affairs in China. An invitation letter can substitute the air ticket and hotel booking if you're planning to stick with pals or household who reside in China and might't present the resort affirmation, or if your travel is being organized by a journey agency in China. Schedule Of Charges RussiaChina and Russia signed the settlement on simplification of visa procedures on 22 March 2013 and the settlement went into effect on 26 April 2014. The settlement stipulates the conditions of issuing multiple-entry visas to citizens of Russia who are of sure occupations and controlled visa charges. Single-entry visas are 3300₽, whereas double-entry and multiple-entry visas are capped at 6600₽ and 9900₽. However, since 2016, visa charges have again been officially listed in Russian ruble solely. The travel doc is valid for as much as two years. However, ROC overseas missions may be exempted from promulgating the charges underneath special circumstances after approval from the Ministry. 2.four To release and transmit information about Chinese visa coverage in accordance with the necessities of the Embassies and Consulates in a well timed method by way of web site, data desk, phone, fax or e-mail. The affidavit alleges that these had been lies, that Song was a member of the PLA when she entered and whereas she was in the United States, and that the hospital she listed on her visa as her employer was a canopy for her true employer, the PLA. In order to extend the numbers of tourists visiting the country, some ports of entry of China allow nationals of certain international locations to go to specified regions inside seventy two or 144 hours if they are in transit to a third country. In 2014 the PRC authorities introduced its intention to sign mutual visa facilitation and visa-free agreements with extra international locations sooner or later. Since then, a number of such agreements had been concluded with some countries. 1.) For submission at Chinese Embassy and Consualtes, you'll be able to return to the visa office to get the passport, visa and documents again, after tracking and observed that your utility is processed. Apply For A China Visa Expedited fingerprint submission appointments are also out there for those with urgent deadlines. Chinese nationwide public servants should present a press release from the office/bureau of their work place that grants permission to use for exit/entry paperwork. Once the evaluation of the submitted documents is accomplished, the notarial marriage certificates is issued. Once the evaluate of the submitted documentation is completed, the notarial delivery certificate is issued. Notaries in China don't perform the same functions as their American counterparts. Chinese notaries affix their signatures and office seal to certificates that attest to the integrity of claims made by the candidates. Have you wanted to see the terracotta warriors of Xian or the Great Wall of China on holiday? Travel Visa Pro can make it happen with our China visa services. Travelers who've previously held a visa for China must submit a duplicate of the previous visa and a replica of the passport containing that visa. S2 household visiting visa could be valid for 10 years , the duration of every keep is granted base on the consular officer’s choice, which could be 90 days, or 120 days. It is understood that courier services are arranged only on the request of visa applicant/s and Chinese Visa Application Service Facility assumes no obligation for the same. Applicants treatment, if any will be solely towards the courier company and the visa applicant/s consents to the identical. Such reimbursement of the fee amount will be made by Chinese Visa Application Service Facility to a visa applicant solely on the presentation by the visa applicant of a sound proof of payment. When making use of for a Chinese visa from an embassy, these travelers are required to indicate the purpose of their trip and indicate the size of the supposed stay in China on the visa software type. Non-US passport purposes might experience longer processing time within the Embassy. Foreigners with members of the family who are Chinese citizens can apply for the Q visa to go to their relations. Also, foreigners with Chinese Spouse who wish to go to for no matter cause can apply. Roctaiwan Passport Renewal Just barely more than five months remained till the deadline specified by Mark. The passport had to be delivered in less than 6 months. Mark deliberate to be in China on the end of August 2021 to start out work on a project in Guangzhou. His price range for acquiring a second citizenship was $300,000. Please remember that should you get an L visa, we've completely no control over what visa students are actually issued. On our half, the invitation letter lists all students as just that, and ideally they want to now be receiving an X2 visa. If that's not the case, so lengthy as they've a valid entry visa for China, the small print may be mounted after arrival in Beijing. After completing the passport application, you'll have to wait 1 month of processing time to get a brand new passport. If you are a passport holder of the beneath country or territory, no advance visa preparations are required to visit the UAE. Simply disembark your flight at Dubai International airport and proceed to immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day visit visa freed from charge. No, visas on arrival aren't issued at South African ports of entry. This signifies that Chinese nationals should get their visa before leaving for South Africa. Find beneath a full list of the countries whose citizens don't require a visa to journey to Taiwan. Browse the record beneath and uncover if a visa on arrival for Taiwan is out there out of your nation of origin. In order to apply for an eVisa to attend such events, the applicant must first acquire an e-code from a number group in Taiwan, which they must then provide on the online type. Because of reciprocal agreements, citizens of Canada and the United Kingdom are additionally able to lengthen their visa-free stay up to a hundred and eighty days. On this web page, you'll find concerning the visa coverage and necessities that your nationality wants to fulfill to journey to the island of Taiwan, formally often identified as the Republic of China . Familiarize your self with the visa coverage of Taiwan and discover Taiwanese visa necessities on your nationality. Visa To China This is the max number of days a visa holder can stay in China with every go to. This, most occasions, is decided by the type of visa and the county of the passport holder. It should characteristic the entrance view of your full face and naked head towards a light background. A single-entry visa could be extended once for an additional 30 days, whereas a double or multiple entry visa may be extended for an additional 30 days twice. Rarely do individuals applying for a brief residence allow undergo the method alone. Usually, the HR workers at your faculty or employer will help you through every step. Visa rules may be the solely things standing between you and a relaxed journey to China. For 台胞證台中 , the street to get there ought to be a relatively simple one, however whilst a tourist planning a brief stay, taking the time to research your selections previous to departure can make the process less daunting. The China Embassy has suspended visa services for Tourist visas. Please contact the embassy immediately for guidance on visa requirements. Once this info has been submitted, it will be processed by an official from the Malaysian Immigration Department or the Malaysian Mission Office. Once permitted, you will be sent your eVisa by e-mail, that you have to print out earlier than touring to Malaysia. However, candidates can apply for theIndian e-Visaup to 120 days in advance. Travelers who have accomplished an EVUS enrollment is not going to receive a confirmation email or text.