#EK OTP

[cocoabubbelle-newblog]

Ok fellow Scogue-ies, y’know how (in my previous blog before I got kicked out for who knows why 😞) I set up a prompt list to create an image for every month of September depicting Scott Summers/Cyclops x Rogue/Anna Marie and dubbed it SCOGUE-Tember?

And while I managed to eke out various images now and then, I wasn’t able to reach that number nor fulfill it in that same month of last year? to be absolutely fair i did predict i would fail 😆

Whelp,

I’m gonna try it again!🤡

Because if at first you don’t succeed,

figure out what was hindering you the first time,

readjust,

and try again until you start seeing positive results!

Or, you know, keep reminding yourself that you won’t ever see more of your fav otp’s content unless you feed your fellow shippers the food you want to be fed 😚

So!

*If you have been following my art, you know I sometimes go completely off script and submit something unrelated to the original list. I hope that is still okay!!!

**Yes you may!!! Btw my written headcanons/rants/etc are also included, but poll answer slots have limited space

Here’s the link to the original list!

[dont-blame-it-on-the-kids]

Korra, Pema, Cabbage man 🤣🤣 (not obligatory)

Korra

* How I feel about this character

She’s okay I guess I appreciate what she means to the community and she is a strong avatar.

* All the people I ship romantically with this character

- Asami

* My non-romantic OTP for this character

- mako they’re bffs for real

* My unpopular opinion about this character

She could be a little flat at time

* One thing I wish would happen / had happened with this character in canon.

I wish that she spoke with tenzin instead of Zaheer

Pema

* How I feel about this character

Love Fannon Pema lmao

* All the people I ship romantically with this character

- tenzin

* My non-romantic OTP for this character

- Koshe (@btheleaf oc)

- Bumi

- Kya

- Later on Lin

* My unpopular opinion about this character

She should have talked about the Equalist movement more. It would be nice to know what she thinks beyond “they’re the bad guys”

* One thing I wish would happen / had happened with this character in canon.

She needs to have more kids honestly lol

Cabbage man

* How I feel about this character

He’s so good honestly.

* All the people I ship romantically with this character

I think he remarried in Ba Sing Se but I haven’t named her yet.

* My non-romantic OTP for this character

He’s got a business partner in carrots later on xD

* My unpopular opinion about this character

He’s fire nation but defected to the EK when he was drafted.

* One thing I wish would happen / had happened with this character in canon.

I wish we could have seen him in the background at least doing something serious and not just as a joke character. Like give him a little more depth.

[destructive-delight]

How would you rank the bsd light novels?

i haven’t read the most recent ones (in part because i’m fighting with amazon to actually ship them to me since i made the questionable choice to collect all bsd media in english while living in a country that does not have english as an official language and importing shit was already annoying before all of the bullshit and that’s yet another mistake i have to live with) it’s also been a while since i read them and unfortunately my opinion on at least one character has taken a nosedive since then, which might change things after a reread, but as of right now my raking goes as follows:

1.dark era

2.beast

3.55 minutes

4.dazai’s entrance exam

5.fifteen

6.untold origins

7.dead apple

8.stormbringer

4 and 5 are pretty much interchangeable (but i think entrance exam was done dirtier by the anime, so it gets the higher spot).

2 and 3 are very close too. i love the beast universe, i love the angst of it all, i love characters who destroy themselves to achieve their goals (usually it’s dig-two-graves type revenge stories, but destroying oneself for another person is a close second; that’s also why i love higurashi no naku koro ni gou), so beast just ticks all the boxes for me, but i do enjoy 55 minutes as a story more. it’s more exciting! dramatic! the oh shit moment before time travel enters the building!! trashcan dazai is there!! also lore! LORE!!!

in the end beast ekes it out because odazai was my first bsd otp and is still in my top 3 and this ranking is negative percent objective. i’m not ranking with my brain, in fact i’m not ranking at all, i’m just transcribing the whispers coming from deep within the abyss that resides where my heart was supposed to be. and the abyss loves to see. dazai. suffer.

[carpehistoryandthepens]

Hi Paige 👋

For the Controversial Shipping Asks: 🌹💔💘💖

HHHHHHHHIIIII!!!!!

Ship that you have as an OTP: ok. So. I have otps for each fandom I'm ever in? I can't multi-ship (those who can please have fun! but i can't ;-;) so sidgeno for hrpf, but like. also sprik for Star Trek, victuri for yuuri on ice, bitty/jack for check please. things like that.

Ship that makes you sad: Ahhhhhh, one-sided unrequited ships make me sad, but sometimes, I want to read them. So post trade fics or unrequited fics. Also, I'll read practically anything as long as it doesn't mess with my fandom otp AND has a happy ending.

Ship that is unpopular but you still like: ooooo apparently EK/tanger. but also Jarry/Ned.

Ship that needs more love: sidgenoanna. there is not enough of them.

[algebraicvarietyshow]

"Kerestük az OTP Bankot, hogy pontosan mi történt, és mit tanácsolnak a Simple-felhasználóknak. Amennyiben válaszolnak megkeresésünkre frissítjük a cikket."

hat ha ez tenyleg este 7 korul tortent, akkor azota azert mar kiadhattak volna valami kozlemenyt

edit:

közben fél12-kor kiadták:

Az OTP megkeresésünkre közölte, hogy más, nem OTP-s felület(ek)en eltulajdonított felhasználónév/jelszó kombinációkkal digitális adattolvajok robotizált módszerrel több ezer felhasználó fiókját valóban feltörték, és megváltoztatták a regisztrált e-mail címeket.

Azt írták, hogy „az alkalmazásban rögzített bankkártyák CVC kódjainak hiányában a feltört fiókokból fizetési tranzakciót nem tudtak indítani, így anyagi kár nem történt. A Simple az érintett fiókokat haladéktalanul blokkolta, a helyreállításról és a szükséges tájékoztatásról hamarosan gondoskodunk”.

[dcbbw]

Hazy Shades of Winter

Happy 2023, tumblrs! Or as I like to say, “Welcome to 2020-3,” which means Year 3 of the Year 2020. The FIRST DAY of the NEW YEAR, I tested positive for Covid. For the second time within a year. I’m grateful both cases have been relatively mild, and I remain (somewhat) functional.

My first fic for 2020-3 is a collection of drabbles comprised of the many Winter OTP asks sent to me by the lovely @neotericthemis​. I could’ve made it easy on myself and simply answered Person A/Person B, but I’m extra and frankly, I wondered if I could make coherent, cohesive stories from the asks … and here we are.

Not beta’d, and it’s mostly written, proofed and edited by Covid. You’ve been warned. MS Editor rates this story 99% error-free. Please excuse any and all typos, missing/extraneous words, and/or grammatical errors.

I hope all who read this enjoy it. THANK YOU to those who comment, like, and/or reblog; it is appreciated more than you will ever know.

Pairings in this story (these stories): Liam x Riley; Liam x Maxwell

Rating is M for Mature (it’s me, and better to err on the side of caution)

All characters (except Fric and Frac) belong to Pixelberry

Song Inspo: Silent Night, DRM

Word Count:4,779 

Discontent Liam x Riley

Who wants to cosy up to the fire?

Who wants a kiss under the mistletoe?

Who is bad at ice skating and keeps falling on their butt?

The doors to the monarchs’ private suite quietly shut behind the King as he entered the darkened quarters. A fire burned in the hearth, embers popping and hissing as the blaze consumed the logs. The heat warded off the chill from the snow and ice outside.

It was a centuries-old palace; windows were drafty despite upgrades to the heating units.

His eyes adjusted to the dimness, and his gaze found Mara dozing fitfully in a wingback armchair. As he silently padded across the carpet, he saw his wife’s prone form on the settee in his peripheral vision.

Her white satin sleeping gown was yellowed by the firelight; a blanket was bunched at her feet. Her soft snores reminded him of a kitten purring.

Mara started at feeling the gentle shove upon her shoulder; her eyes blinked open, and she looked sheepishly at her employer. Liam reassured her with a small smile.

“You’re fine,” he whispered. He tilted his head in his wife’s direction. “Did Riley eat tonight?”

The sentry nodded affirmatively. When she spoke, her tone was hushed. “Pasta. She made sure a plate was put aside for you. It’s in the refrigerator.”

“What did she … drink?” His voice tripped over the last word.

“Wine. Just one bottle tonight.”

Liam nodded slowly, staring at a sleeping Riley before speaking. “You go get some sleep, Mara. I’m here now.”

Mara stiffly rose from her seat. “I’ll put the alarm on my way out.”

“Thank you,” the King replied as he made his way to the sofa, removing shoes and jacket along the way.

He paused to pull the throw up over Riley’s body before settling into a corner of the divan, gently lifting his Queen’s head so it now rested in his lap. January moonlight eked through partially closed curtains as his gaze trained on the fire.

There was a time when Riley would be the first one awake, dressed, and ready to indulge in outdoor winter sports, particularly ice skating despite the fact she was terrible at it. She would hit Liam over his head with pillows until he grudgingly woke up and joined her and their friends at the pond on the North Lawn.

Her eyes would widen with fright as she wobbled and stumbled onto the ice; they would fill with rueful acceptance and laughter when she inevitably fell. But they would close in blessed relief when Liam’s strong arms wrapped around her, steadying her balance as he guided them around the lake.

Now, she fretted that all the falls contributed to her infertility, despite assurances from doctors and her husband that it wasn’t true.

Christmas was their favorite holiday. Riley liked to say winter was a time of rest and rejuvenation; that the world slowed down and people were kinder, gentler when the nights were the longest. Of all her duties as Queen, her favorite project was the annual holiday decorating of the Grand Foyers at both the Palace and Valtoria. She hung mistletoe beneath every doorway, and over their bed as not-so-subtle hints to her husband to kiss her.

As if he needed reminders.

On Christmas Eve, she would enter their bedchambers naked and covered in faux mistletoe; the sun would be rising before Liam removed all the green leaves from her body.

His fingers idly combed through her hair as he recalled that his Queen had not hung one mistletoe over the holiday season. Liam could not remember the last time he and his wife had touched each other intimately.

God, he missed her.

He sighed as his gaze shifted from the fire to Riley’s profile. She looked … peaceful in repose. There was no worry, no stress, no tension in sleep. He removed his fingers from her hair, pressed a kiss to the index and middle fingers, and lay the digits against her cheek.

At least she still enjoyed sitting by a fire. They could continue to share that, at least.

“Liam?” Riley stirred slightly.

“I’m here, love,” he answered quietly.

He expected her to leave; rise up, grab a bottle of gin, and sweep into her chambers in an effort to avoid the fact she had a husband, that they had a marriage.

But she didn’t.

“The fire’s lovely, isn’t it?” she murmured sleepily as she continued to lay her head in his lap.

“It is. Do you need another blanket?” he asked, the back of his fingers idly stroking her cheek.

She shook her head slightly. “No.”

“Do you wish to retire to your quarters?”

A pause. “Can we just stay here?”

Liam released a silent sigh of relief. “Of course, love.”

 Object of Affection Liam x Riley (Mermaids)

Who still believes in Santa?

Who is the best gift giver?

Who wants to go caroling?

“Lady Riley, why aren’t you ready?” Liam demanded indignantly.

He stood in her common area, wearing a tuxedo and a top hat. His hands were on his hips, and a frown downturned his lips.

“Ready for what? And why are you dressed that way?” Riley questioned as she rummaged in her refrigerator. She let out a triumphant cry as she pulled out a carton of Lythikos nog.

“Caroling! Every year, the reigning monarch, along with their family and closest friends, go caroling the week before Christmas along the Stormholt Historic District. I put it on your calendar!”

Riley drank her nog directly from the carton, wiping away the left-behind creamy mustache from her upper lip with the back of her hand. Her eyes went between Liam and looking down at her outfit: blue yoga pants, a sleeveless white tee shirt that read: Peace. Love. Bubblegum.; fuzzy pink slipper socks were on her feet. Her hair was a frizzy afro.

“I never got the calendar invite. You can check for yourself,” she shrugged.

Liam began to pace the rooms, clearly agitated. “This is TRADITION, and you are treating it so … so nonchalantly! As Queen, you will be expected to …”

“You forget, me marrying you was MY idea! NOT yours. I realize the expectations. I am telling you, I received nada from you or your people,” Riley retorted as she disappeared into her bedroom.

“Where are you going now?” Liam demanded angrily.

“To get ready!” Riley snapped.

Liam tossed his hat onto a nearby chair before picking up his betrothed’s phone. “May I check your calendar?” he called out.

“I don’t care,” Riley replied before the sound of the shower turning on filled the space.

Liam’s brow furrowed as he pulled up Riley’s outlook. Obviously, she stayed logged in as it opened immediately. His eyes quickly scanned the list of correspondence: Regina, Madeleine, himself, her assistant. He tapped the calendar icon; December 18 was empty.

The frown between his brows deepened. Liam had personally sent the invitation on December 1; he hadn’t had time to follow-up with Riley on her confirmation. End-of-year was a busy time for governance, and he had been busy meeting with duchy leaders regarding finances, trade agreements, and a military alliance amongst many pressing issues.

Did he somehow overlook her invitation?

“Do I need to carry a candle and a book, like Charles Dickens?” Riley’s question interrupted his wonderings.

He looked up, and his eyes widened in wonder and delight. His fiancée stood before him in a high-necked, green velvet maxi dress adorned with white sequined snowflakes. Her hair was an upsweep of glossy brown curls. Sensibly heeled dark brown boots adorned her feet and disappeared beneath the skirt of her frock.

“You look utterly gorgeous,” Liam praised as he bowed to kiss the back of her hand.

“Thank you,” Riley blushed.

“Is the car waiting downstairs?” Riley asked as Liam helped wrap a white, woolen cloak about her body.

“We’ll be arriving by horse-drawn carriage,” Liam corrected.

“You know what would be a better tradition? A live Christmas Eve concert at Bossina Cathedral broadcast to all Cordonia so no citizen is or feels left out.”

Liam paused to stare thoughtfully at Riley. “That is definitely something to consider.”

“I’m on the Holiday Planning Committee. I’ll bring it up at the next meeting.”

In the carriage, the couple made small talk.

“What were your plans this evening if not for caroling?” Liam inquired as he held Riley’s gloved hand in his.

“Hanging Christmas lights inside my rooms. Santa has to know where to find me now since I didn’t leave a forwarding address.”

“I believe Santa knows where to find all the good boys and girls.”

“And we’re back to: I need him to know where to find me!” Riley chuckled.

“I’m happy to help you with the Christmas lights if you’d like,” Liam offered, his eyes glued on her profile.

Riley looked at him skeptically. “My people will call your people.”

They settled into comfortable silence, relishing in the scenery and each other’s company. Liam’s thoughts were focused on his Christmas present to Riley.

Her engagement ring. Her new one. One given out of want and respect, not duty and obligation.

The carriage slowed as they reached their destination, Stormholt Square.

“Will there be bathroom breaks?”

“Shopkeepers provide us with refreshments such as hot cider, hot cocoa, fudge, treats. We are also welcome to utilize their facilities.”

“Thank God,” Riley muttered as she prepared to open her door.

Before she could pull the handle, the door was swung open; before her was the Duchess of Lythikos, her red hair hidden beneath a black Russian fur hat, and her svelte figure encased in a chic red coat.  Her Grace’s expression swiftly changed from delight to one of bewildered confusion; Riley saw thinly veiled consternation creep into Olivia’s green eyes.

And in that moment, Riley knew exactly what had happened to her calendar invite.

SGL x Riley B. (DC AU)

Who makes the other hot chocolate?

Who listens to Christmas music way too early?

Who puts up the Christmas lights?

“Voila! Chocolate chip Belgian waffles and caramel hot chocolate!” Liam announced with a wink as he placed a plate and mug before Riley.

Riley’s brown eyes rolled as she took in Liam wearing a snowman onesie, complete with a jaunty red scarf around his neck and a black top hat on the hood, but grew appreciative when she saw the food.

“Why are we dressed this way for breakfast?” she questioned as she pushed the sleeves of her Grinch onesie further up her arms. Riley was messy with syrup, and she liked her waffles with lots of butter and syrup.

“Tis the SEASON!” Liam explained as if it were obvious, before blowing on his cup of cocoa.

Riley looked around as she chewed her waffle; it was delicious. Liam had made them with buttermilk and vanilla.

The sounds of Ella Fitzgerald singing Christmas carols filled the apartment. A six-foot-tall tree stood in a corner of the dining area, decorated with garland, balls, and various ornaments collected over the years. Every window in Liam’s apartment was framed with twinkling Christmas lights. An inflatable reindeer stood watch on the fire escape.

“Liam, you’ve done a great job decorating, but don’t you think it’s a little … much?” she asked.

Liam looked at Riley as if she had slapped him. “THAT right there is why you’re the Grinch, Riley B.! I never figured you to be a Scrooge!”

“And I never thought you were a psycho!”

“I like Christmas, okay?”

“IT’S VETERAN’S DAY! I get it … Christmas is special, for good reason. But celebrating early detracts from the holidays that precede it and makes Christmas less special when it arrives!”

Liam shoved a forkful of waffles into his mouth. “What’s wrong with invoking the spirit that Christmas brings a little earlier? People are kinder, more generous, and just BETTER human beings at Christmas!”

“Then become a Catholic and celebrate December 25 through January 6!”

Riley held out her empty plate. “More, please.”

Liam’s eyes widened in an almost comical manner. “You just called me a psycho and told me to join an organized religion simply because I LIKE CHRISTMAS!” He shook his head resolutely. “No more waffles for YOU!”

Riley set her empty plate down slowly. “I … I didn’t say THAT!”

“But you did!” Liam argued.

“Not LIKE THAT!” Riley protested.

“YES, like that! Those words were said with intent, Riley B. Whether it was specific or general can be debated. But you spoke them with a clear intent.”

He sliced more waffle, then glanced over at her mug. “Drink your cocoa before it gets cold.”

He watched Riley lift her cup before resuming the conversation.

“My wishing to celebrate Christmas earlier is no different than a person celebrating their birthday the entire birth month. Does that somehow lessen the significance of the actual birth date?”

Riley shook her head. “It isn’t the same!”

“Why isn’t it? Tell me HOW, using your own argument, that the person celebrating their birthday all month doesn’t detract from another’s actual birthday in the same month?”

“YOU are celebrating Christmas SIX WEEKS early! You aren’t even in the birthday month!”

Liam smirked. “Christmas is a SEASON, in addition to a day. Can you tell me when the season starts?”

Riley was nonplussed. She bit her lip as she thought.

“Christmas SEASON officially begins the day after Thanksgiving and ends January 2; therefore, I’m only two weeks early, not six. Even with that, I’m still a week behind the big-box retailers.”

“Did you … did you just go Lawyer Liam on me to defend decorating early for Christmas?” Riley asked as she sipped more hot chocolate. “While dressed as a snowman?”

Liam slid from his stool to turn the waffle maker on. He tossed the red scarf over his shoulder before looking back at Riley and giving her a big wink.

“Yup!”

UnRomance Liam x Riley (The 9 ½ Weeks AU)

Who is excited for trimming the Christmas Tree?

Who wraps the presents?

Who wants to build a snowman?

I stand naked before the plate glass window wall in my dining room, watching snow fall into the East River.

“Liam, wake up!” my mother excitedly shakes me awake.

I rub my eyes and scrunch my nose, trying to wake up. It’s Christmas morning, which normally means I would already be awake, but I had stayed up late wrapping mom’s presents.

“It’s snowing! On Christmas Day!” she exclaims in a hushed whisper.

My eyes fly open; my bare feet thump heavily across the wooden floor as I race to the window. My nose presses against cold glass as I watch thick, white flakes fall to join the inches already accumulated on the ground. Our neighborhood is a quiet sea of untouched white crystals.

I turn to look at her, happiness and excitement both in my face and voice. “Mama, can we go out in it?”

She giggles as she rakes her fingers through my sleep-tousled hair. “Of course! Why do you think I woke you up?”

“YAY!” I jump up and down. “We’ll build a snowman?”

She nods in agreement. “Get showered and dressed. Breakfast soon.”

I sip cautiously at the hot black coffee in my mug as I turn from the window and walk through the living room. There is a short Christmas tree standing in one of the corners, no more than four feet tall. Riley put it there. I don’t celebrate the holidays.

“There will be NO TREE, Riley! I have told you REPEATEDLY I DO.NOT.CELEBRATE. ANY. HOLIDAY! You are free to go home to decorate and celebrate as you see fit!”

“You put up that ceramic tabletop tree! A TREE IS A TREE!”

“You need to go home,” I respond quietly. “You have no idea how to respect wishes or boundaries.”

Fear leaps in her eyes at being told to go home. “It’s just a tree. I’ll make sure it’s a small one. PLEASE??”

“I will have nothing to do with it OR this Christmas bullshit you INSIST on bringing to MY house!

She nods sadly. “It’s just a tree,” she whispers.

It’s an artificial one, pre-lit. Lights of red, green, and white twinkle against silver tinsel and golden-colored balls. There are three gifts beneath it: two are in gift bags. They are to me from Riley.

The third is wrapped in comic paper. It’s my mother’s favorite perfume. I bought it for her every year when she was alive. I have brought it for her every year since.

I climb the stairs that lead to the upper floor; I enter the dark, quiet study and sit behind my desk, contemplating what I’m about to do. I don’t turn on the computer or the television. Instead, I place my mug on the desk and rise, making my way towards the closet.

I thrust my arm inside to pull out a shopping bag; it’s filled with wrapping paper and Riley’s gifts. They’re not Christmas gifts; I don’t celebrate the holiday. She’ll merely receive them on Christmas Day.

I carry it all to the desk and begin neatly cover the purchases with silver wrapping, carefully cutting paper, and folding and tucking in corners. The sky lightens as I work; the snow continues to fall. I place the boxes into the bag and return to the closet.

I rummage on the upper shelf, my hand finding what I seek: a newspaper-wrapped ceramic angel holding a sparkly star. I place her atop the gifts and carry bag and mug back downstairs with me. The bag goes beneath the tree, and I carefully unwrap and place my mother’s angel atop it.

I walk into the kitchen, pour the dregs of my coffee down the drain, and check the refrigerator for breakfast ingredients. I slowly head for my bedroom, enjoying the dimness and silence. When I enter, I see a robed Riley clutching a panel of blackout curtain in one hand, her face so close to the glass I’d wager her nose is pressed against it. She turns when she hears me, her face alight with a joyous smile.

“Liam! It’s snowing! On Christmas Day!” she gushes happily.

I stare at her, wanting to tell her to stop being such a child, and to get back in bed.

But I don’t.

She doesn’t know that there is a present for her beneath the Christmas tree. She doesn’t know that I am preparing one of her favorite breakfasts this morning: French crepes, bacon, and matcha latte.

All she knows is that it’s snowing on Christmas morning, and that she’s with me.

I allow her to be happy and enjoy this moment.

I see myself in her.

“Breakfast soon,” I promise as I climb beneath the covers, turning my back to her and the window.

 Riam

Who puts up the Christmas lights?

Who hits up Black Friday sales?

Who starts a snowball fight?

“Get back here, you little heathen!” Riley ordered, just before tripping over one of her sons’ toys and faceplanting into the plush carpeting of the boys’ nursery.

Her firstborn, Frac, stopped running when he heard her fall; he stopped and turned, then burst into laughter at seeing his mother felled like a tree.

He pointed a chubby finger at Riley, chanting, “Heevin”.

His mother closed her eyes and slowly counted to 10. It was too early for the emotional damage being inflicted upon her by the tiny humans she helped create.

“You cannot say ‘heathen’ around dada, do you understand?”

“Dada heevin! Dada heevin!” Frac laughed.

Fric, his identical twin and the youngest by three minutes, toddled around Riley and was repeatedly poking his finger into one of her butt cheeks, prominently outlined through her flannel nightgown due to a gigantic wedgie.

“Mama butt!”

“Oh, dear LORD! Stop touching it, little boy!” Riley huffed as she gently smacked Fric’s hand off her.

Frac hurriedly joined his brother, and the boys clambered onto Riley’s back, knocking her back to the floor before she could fully stand; the pair rocked back and forth and bounced up and down on their mother, tiny fingers gripping her gown while shrieking with laughter as they alternated between saying, “Horthee” and “Heevin butt.”

A brisk knock on the door preceded a freshly dressed Liam’s entry; his greeting died on his lips as he took in the scene before him:

His wife face down on the floor, flailing her legs and pounding her fists against the floor, yelling, “STOP THAT!”; a section of her nightgown was bunched between her butt cheeks.

His sons, naked except for diapers, using Riley for horseback rides, while yelling something that sounded suspiciously like horse’s heathen butt.

“Francis! Jonathan!” Liam addressed his sons by their Christian names in a firm tone as he strode towards his family.

The boys abruptly halted their movements, turning their heads almost guiltily. Bright, guileless smiles wreathed their faces when they saw their father.

“DADA!” They scrambled off their mother and ran to Liam.

The King squatted so he was eye-level with his sons. “What were you doing to your mother?” he demanded.

“Mama heevin,” Frac stated as if that explained everything.

“They tried to KILL ME, Liam.” Riley moaned dramatically as she rolled over onto her back. “They are implementing their plan of world domination, and I’m the test subject!”

Liam wagged an index finger before the twins’ faces. “Your mother is NOT a heathen, and we will continue this discussion,” he promised.

The twins looked at each other with startled eyes. “Oh, oh!” they said in unison before scampering off to their bedroom.

Liam chuckled as he stretched out beside his wife. “What did we do before those two came along?”

“Have peace, quiet, allll the food, and not live in fear for our lives.” Riley threw her forearm across her brow.

Liam turned his head so his eyes could take in Riley’s profile. “Do you want to try for another one?”

Riley turned her head, meeting his gaze. “Yes,” she answered softly.

Their hands reached for the other’s, and they lay in relative quiet for a few moments.

“We need to head to Valtoria before the storm comes,” Liam stated.

The royal family would be spending the Christmas/New Year holiday season at the Queen’s duchy as they did every year. This winter season, Valtoria was experiencing significant snowfall and with more accumulation expected all week, it appeared there would be a white Christmas.

“Gladys informed me yesterday that all the orphanages received their packages from “Santa��, so that’s good. And multiple deliveries were made to the Great House from online shippers, so guessing my Black Friday purchases arrived as well.”

“You weren’t the only one to take advantage of lower prices and free shipping, love,” Liam reminded her.

“Did you use my Prime account?” Riley demanded.

“Did you use my credit card?” her husband countered.

Silence. “Maybe.”

Liam laughed quietly as he moved closer to Riley. “Then we’re even.”

“We need to leave within the next hour if we’re going to arrive before more precipitation. Maybe we can take the boys out in the snow before it gets too heavy.”

“Judging by what I walked in on, it’s going to take you that long to get them clothed.”

��You dress them, I’ll order breakfast to go and get ready. Make sure to put them in their reindeer snowsuits.”

Liam’s brow knit. “Love, where did our children learn words like heathen and butt?”

Riley shook her head. “No idea. Maybe those Mickey Mouse cartoons they watch.”

Liam’s eyes narrowed. “I think you do know.”

“You can’t prove that!”

“But I can settle it. Snowball fight in Valtoria.”

“Heathens versus Butts? You’re on!” Riley accepted the challenge as Liam helped her from the floor. “Just so you know, I’m the heathen.”

Liam eyed her posterior admiringly as she made her way to the door. “It’s looking like a butt from here.”

The Queen stuck out her tongue before disappearing through the doorway.

Writer’s Choice (Laxwell)

Who wants to see the Christmas parade?

Who throws the Christmas party?

Who makes homemade gifts?

“This is going to be the BEST Christmas EVER!” Maxwell announced delightedly as he tucked into his lunch.

The Duke of Valtoria, Liam Rys, stared dubiously across the table at his lover before reaching for dressing to pour over his salad. “It’s going to be such a whirlwind! I much prefer a slower-paced, quieter holiday.”

“New Year’s will be quiet. Just us,” Maxwell promised.

“Thank goodness. I don’t want any wild parties, Max!”

“We got the Beaumont Bash, Holiday Edition scheduled on the 23rd. No one will have recuperated enough for another one so soon.”

“Then on Christmas Day, I’m Grand Marshal of the Valtorian Christmas Parade,” Liam added.

“I’ll be front row, and I’ll walk the entire parade route with you. You won’t be alone.”

Liam chuckled as he sliced into his grilled chicken. “With rumors of the entire duchy attending, I would hope not!”

“Your constituents love you.”

Liam shook his head. “They didn’t when I raised the tax rate.”

“Sales tax! By only 3%, and it’s still the lowest in all of Cordonia. Besides, if they don’t, I do,” Maxwell looked up from his plate to bat his eyes at Liam.

“And I love you more,” Liam smiled fondly at the young Lord.

“Y’know, I was thinking … since Christmas Day is going to be jam-packed with the Parade and family dinners, maybe we could exchange gifts Christmas Eve,” Maxwell suggested as he ladled gravy onto his mashed potatoes.

Liam’s eyes widened appreciatively over the rim of his wineglass. “Excellent idea, love!”

“I can’t wait for you to see your present!”

Liam’s eyes narrowed suspiciously. “Is it a peacock?”

Maxwell raised an eyebrow, his expression giving away nothing. “I’m not telling.”

“Max, if you got me a PEACOCK … you KNOW I’m allergic!”

“Is that what you’re calling being a scaredy-cat nowadays?” Maxwell teased.

Liam bunched up his cloth napkin and lobbed it at his boyfriend. It harmlessly bounced off Maxwell’s hair and onto the carpet. “No peacocks!” Liam warned.

Maxwell grinned to himself. He most definitely had not gotten Liam a peacock, but there was a puppy. A Corgi, rescued from the local animal shelter. That was gift number one.

Gift number two spoke to Liam’s sentiment; it was a pinboard, handcrafted by Maxwell himself. With the help of the Great House’s staff.

It was made of cork, wood that had been painted in Cordonian blue, and macrame rope. Maxwell put a lot of thought into what would go onto the board: peacock feathers; a photo of Queen Eleanor and baby Liam; the ticket stubs from their first U2 concert; a copy of his letter to Liam on their second anniversary; glitter; a picture of Liam the day of his coronation as Duke of Valtoria, wearing his coronet and carrying a shield decorated with the Valtorian coat of arms; a stock photo of two clinking beer bottles, and a photo of their mothers at a tea party, grinning conspiratorially at each other over tea cups.

He hoped Liam liked it.

Liam, across the table, was finishing his meal debating if he should get a refund on Maxwell’s gift. The second-born to the throne was now absolutely convinced that he was getting a peacock for Christmas.

His gift to Maxwell was a two-week trip to France next summer. They would be attending the Peacock Society’s annual electronic dance music festival in Paris. Max would be upset that the Peacock Society had nothing to do with actual peafowl, but in-person attendance at an actual festival would make up for that.

After the three-day festival, the pair would be off to hike the Pyrenees Mountains.

The trip they never got to take.

“WHAT?” Maxwell exclaimed as he reached for more chicken and potatoes. “I feel you watching me!”

“Good! Because I am going to KEEP watching you, every day until Christmas Eve.”

“Well, let me make it worth your while, …” Maxwell pulled his sweater over his head, exposing his muscled bare chest, hippo tattoo, and rippled abs.

He winked at Liam before eating a forkful of chicken and salad.

The Duke audibly gulped before licking his suddenly dry lips. “Please, continue,” he urged.

“If I do that, I’m giving you your present early,” Maxwell protested with a sly grin.

Liam had risen from his seat and was pulling Maxwell from his. “I’ll still want it on Christmas Eve.”

“But the surprise!” Maxwell mock protested as he willingly let Liam lead him towards their bedroom.

“You’ll think of something between now and then.”

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[sanrielle]

Hi! Hope you've been having a good day so far <3

For the OTP Questions, 11, 16, and 23 for Tokka? :D

Thank you!

Hi! I'm doing well and hope you are too :D

11. What is their love language?

Toph's love languages would involve her senses, I think. Being blind, she relies that much more on her other senses to give her information, so physical touch and words of affirmation would both be meaningful to her.

Sokka is more of an acts of serve/gifts guy. He constantly makes sure people are eating regularly and getting them food if they're busy/stressed/not feeling well.

Together, I think those love languages are very compatible, assuming Toph is able to let go of some of her pride and let him take care of her. Maybe it could cause some conflict in an angstier setting lol. But Sokka would love experiencing Toph's more affectionate side when they're alone. And by affectionate, I mean both the cuddling she would absolutely deny enjoying and the animalistic fervor with which she throws herself at him >:)

16. Who cooks most? (I'm reusing this one from Twinkles' ask XDDD)

Sokka, easily. Toph can make tea and noodles. She's also really good at picking up takeout, but she'll still make him do it, anyway. I think Sokka would at some point pick up a hobby of like, smoking meat or something. Maybe he even knows how to do it already (I'm no expert but I'd imagine smoking would be a common cooking technique in the SWT?)

Sokka's the kind of guy who likes to take care of people, and he's also very food-oriented, so I think those two things would mix well. Maybe he's never a master chef, but if he were to live with a woman---especially someone like Toph who Simply Does Not Cook---he would take the time to learn a few things.

Addendum: Bachelor Sokka would rarely cook for himself.

23. How well do they know each other’s favorite foods?

I guess I'm just going to talk about food in all three of these haha.

Sokka knows exactly which takeout dishes to get for Toph, depending on her mood. He can't cook her favorite foods, but he'll make sure Katara does on special occasions. (But secretly Toph still prefers the takeout version because she grew up with Fancy Food and can therefore taste very subtle differences in how things are seasoned, etc, and Katara just doesn't quite get EK cuisine. But Toph doesn't say anything.)

Toph knows that Sokka will happily eat just about anything as long as it's got some meat in it. I know this is kind of a cliche from the show but Idgaf haha it's so central to his character and it also makes a ton of sense, considering that SWT cuisine would be like 90% meat/fat. Toph also knows that Sokka (and Katara, too) hates the ""authentic"" SWT restaurant in Republic City and will only suggest going there if she's mad at him.

Thanks for the ask!!

[coffee-at-annies]

For the ask meme N E M O :)))

Have been working on this but have been busy/distracted/adhd so sorry about that.

N - Name three things you wish you saw more or in your main fandom (or a fandom of choice).

I already answered this here but let’s see if I can find some hrpf things.

I mentioned more love for minor players and I wish that fed over into fic/content creation side of things. Hrpf is really boom or bust. Ao3 is either tons of content or any fic is a miracle. I feel like most teams have one or two big players or ships and everything else is rarepairs.

More switching in the pairings/smut. I love top!Sid and Dom!Sid but I just don’t see it often. Fandom(s) in general don’t switch often but idk variety is the spice of life

This is a dumb thing but I miss team poly and locker room smut fics. There’s a bunch of fics that basically run on the thought that everyone is a little bit poly and they’re all kissing each other (or more 😳) in the locker room. It gets in the way of otps but I loved the everyone loves each other a little bit (or a lot). Also locker room gang bangs are hot.

Bonus: Ned and Jars made heart eyes at each other earlier and reminded me that I’m deeply in love with goalie nesting and I always want more nesting fic. Like half the plot bunnies I’m not writing are nesting fic because it makes me happy to rotate the general idea of it.

E - Have you added anything cracky/hilarious to your fandom? If so, what?

I think I’m the meme mutual this season. Onefear.jpeg is probably my claim to fame but the only when it’s funny and the shutty memes have also gotten a bunch more notes than I was ever expecting them to. Today I got to post Ned.neat again which was nice.

M - Name a character that you’d like to have for a friend.

Idk if I want to be friends with any of the boys cause that feels like a weird breach of the 4th wall but I want a hug from PO. Like that’s it. I also want a signed puck from Jars but I really want that PO hug I think it would make me cry and also fix me. Back to the original question, I think Rusty would be a good friend just based on vibes and what little I know about him and ZAR and the like.

O - Choose a song at random. Which ship or character does it remind you of?

I put Spotify on shuffle and got Like You Mean It by the California Honeydrops

“If you want it, go out and get. If you love it, hold on to it. Now don’t you keep it, just cause you think you need it now. But if you do it, do it like you mean it. Like you mean it.”

Look this is just Sid. Sid going out and getting what he wants. Hockey, cups, geno (and flower and tanger and ek). If he wants it, it’s worth working towards and doing it like he means it.

[adelheidvonschicksal]

cho is back :D my otp sails again :3

-ek

LOL 😛 we’re already flirting 🤭 My rizz is so strong she came running back with flowers and a new wedding ring.

@cho-archive

[trollcatgirl]

Why I like her: She is a silly cat girl who has a good time being silly while also having great character dynamics

Why I don't: That is a difficult question. So difficult I went through multiple drafts of this somehow. In the end, I have to fall back on "she doesn't get enough screentime/contribute enough to the plot"

Fafurite scene: Close between her conversation with Jaspers and the bit at the beginning of [S] Equius: Seek the highb100d, the two main parts of Homestuck that continuously makes me feel things. The conversation with Equius probably ekes out the win though

Fafurite line: I'm not good at remembering specific lines, but probably some time when she's goofing with Equius before he seeks the highb100d

Fafurite outfit: She doesn't get much outfit variation, but dress pretty similarly to her sans hat so that's cool

OTP: Meowrails, then Neprezi

BroTP: She would be best friends with Dave and it's practically canon you can not convince me otherwise

Headcanon: Her tail cosplay thing is robotic and can be controlled with her brain

Unpopular opinion: Don't really have any. My mental image of Nepeta might be a little more badass than most people's, but I don't really have many unpopular opinions. I don't see many people shipping Neprezi so maybe that fits the letter, if not the spirit

A wish: Please get more official content made

An oh-god-please-don't-ever-happen: Please don't let that content be in HS^2

5 words to best describe them: Silly, STRONG, Heart (Not just because it's her aspect), Cat, Green (<- Fully aware this is a cop out)

My nickname for them: Nep!

Sorry this took so long, I've been very distractable today

[the-obiwan-for-me]

Han Solo for the character ask

My guy! My love! My scoundrel!

Why I like love him: Let me set this up appropriately. I saw A New Hope for the first time when I was teenager. But I was already a HUGE fan of Harrison Ford LONG before that (it continues to this day. I STILL unapologetically love Cowboys and Aliens because it has Harrison, horses, and aliens. Literally three of my favorite things). It started with Indiana Jones when I was like 7, and grew from there. I had a VHS collection of Harrison Ford movies that my family enjoyed adding to for Christmas and birthdays. So, I was BOUND to love Han Solo. But I love him for more than that. I love him because he's funny and snarky and plays the perfect "I'm not a nice guy. I'm mean. I'm tough. I'm a baddie," and then does the exact opposite of all of that. His best friend is a giant Sasquatch, he pretty much falls for Luke (either platonically or romantically, I don't care how you read it) instantly, humors a crazy old man, and drives Leia absolutely INSANE (and she drives him insane right back). I just think he's neat. He's the quintessential scoundrel with the heart of gold. And he just gets better and better the more we get to know him, through the movies, through Solo, and especially through the Legends books (I actually thought he was really well written in the Princess and the Scoundrel, too, and, other than how much they bickered throughout the book, it felt more like a Legend book than I anticipated). I even love him in The Force Awakens, even if I don't think he'd ever run away from Leia because shit got hard.

Why I don't like him: Once again, it isn't the character that I don't like. It's the writing. And they did him dirty in the sequels. The sequels are dead to me. Long live Legends!

Favorite scene: Tough one, because I like him so much. I really love him and his swagger when they get to Cloud City. I love how happy he is when Leia rescues him. I love the whole rescue scene from Jabba's sail barge. And I love how dumb and sweet he is when Leia says of course she loves Luke. He's her brother! He's SO adorable and sweet in that moment.

Favorite movie: I mean, Empire Strikes Back is my favorite for many reasons, in large part because Han is so Han.

Favorite Line: "A Jedi Knight?! Geez, I'm out of it for a little while and everyone gets delusions of grandeur!" Honorable mention to the whole "It's true. All of it" speech in TFA (yes, I know I just said the sequels are dead to me, but there are still parts and lines I love). I love that because he's in the same space he was when he first started this journey and was talking about hokey religions. I love that he became a believer.

Favorite outfit: There isn't a whole lot of variety in his outfits, but I love everyone's Hoth looks, especially his. Probably because he growls "Then I'll see you in HELL!" when he goes to rescue Luke. It's pretty hot. I don't know, man. Harrison Ford is my jam.

OTP: DUH. Leia.

Brotp: double DUH. Chewbacca.

Headcanon: Han talks to himself, a lot, and found himself CONSTANTLY arguing with himself once he was in the midst of Skywalker/Kenobi chaos. He was constantly trying to talk himself out of things and then was like "here ya go, you dumb nerfherder. Off to save the princess/farmboy/the rebellion ONCE AGAIN. LIKE YOU ALWAYS DO." Chewie absolutely knows he talks to himself, and hears it, but leaves him be. He knows his guy needs to think out loud for moral dilemmas, even though he doesn't get why these are moral dilemmas.

Unpopular opinion: Is there such a thing? How can you be mad about Han??

A wish: Give me another Solo movie, damnit! And EK Johnston better not be mean to him in her new Qi'ra novel.

An oh-god-please-don't-ever-happen: Well, like Satine, he's dead in canon. That was my oh-god-please-don't-ever-happen moment. Maybe these days it would be that they don't deep fake a young Han like they did with Luke.

5 words to best describe him: Leia said it best when she called him a stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking Nerherder.

Nickname: Again......why?

[iammissingautumn]

1, 2, 7, 11!!

1. What OTPs in your fandom(s) do you just not get?

Uhhhh okay so fandom don’t kill me for this but uhhh cre/ek.

2. Are there any popular fandom OTPs you only BroTP?

Hmmmm i don’t think so? I mean i’m a bit quirky since i’m alterous. soooo. i’ll drop a fav alterous couple instead. hmmm. alterous stendy perhaps? i wish them well.

7. Is there anything you used to like but can’t stand now?

Nope!! in fact the opposite happened to Cartman. I used to avoid him like the plague. he’s become a rlly therapeutic character to love in fandom since then.

11. Is there an unpopular character you like that the fandom doesn’t? Why?

YES. GARY HARRISON MY BELOVED. And as to why. hmmmm. I love his charm, the way that all his responses make it hard not to love him even when people are hating on him. He’s smart to a boot and has such a good bond with his family. I love the crisis he gives Stan and more than that I love how he’s not afraid to call someone out when the time comes to it. Stan is so clearly in the wrong for being so upset but also it’s because his thought process is just twisted. I also just rlly love the message of that episode. Which is unrelated to why I love him technically but the whole “My religion might be flawed but it’s allowed me a structure that’s helped me and my family become better people and it’s important to me. We shouldn’t be damned for our religion when we aren’t the people acting damning” type stuff. it’s beloved.

thank u!!!

[kiranapassionategamer]

Safe Gaming: Kaise Protect Karein Apne Data Aur Privacy Online

Aaj ke digital yug mein, online gaming sirf ek entertainment ka medium nahi, balki ek thriving community bhi ban chuka hai. Lekin jahan ek taraf ye gaming platforms fun aur excitement offer karte hain, wahin dusri taraf ye data aur privacy risks ke sath bhi aate hain. Hackers aur cybercriminals online gamers ko apna shikar banane ke liye naye-naye tarike apnate rehte hain, jisse aapki personal information aur privacy ko khatra ho sakta hai. 

Is article mein, hum jaanenge kaise aap apne data aur privacy ko online gaming ke dauran surakshit rakh sakte hain.

1. Online Gaming ki Duniya mein Data Aur Privacy Risks

Online gaming mein hacking aur phishing attacks ka khatra hamesha bana rehta hai. Hackers sophisticated techniques ka use karte hain jisse gamers ke accounts hack ho sakte hain. In attacks ke zariye aapki personal information, financial details, aur even game progress bhi compromise ho sakti hai.

Data Breaches Aur Personal Information Leaks Ka Khatra

Data breaches online gaming platforms par ek common risk hai. Agar aapne kisi unsecured platform par apna account banaya hai, to aapki sensitive information, jaise ki email, phone number, aur payment details, leak ho sakti hai. Ye information cybercriminals ke hath lag sakti hai, jisse aapko financial aur identity theft ka khatra hota hai.

Common Security Threats Jo Gamers Face Karte Hain

Gamers ko malware attacks, phishing scams, aur unauthorized access jaise common security threats ka samna karna padta hai. Ye threats na sirf aapke paise kamane wala ludo experience ko spoil karte hain, balki aapke system ko bhi damage kar sakte hain.

2. Strong Passwords Aur Account Security

Strong password aapke account ki pehli security line hoti hai. Password ko kam se kam 12 characters lamba, complex (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, aur special characters ka mix), aur unique banayein. Har account ke liye alag password ka use karein.

Password Managers Ka Use

Multiple strong passwords yaad rakhna mushkil ho sakta hai, isliye password managers ka use karein. Ye tools aapke passwords ko securely store karte hain aur complex passwords generate karne mein madad karte hain.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Ka Setup

MFA aapke account security ko ek extra layer provide karta hai. Isme aapko password ke alawa ek aur verification step, jaise OTP ya biometric scan, complete karna padta hai. Ye hackers ke liye aapke account tak pahunchna mushkil banata hai.

3. Secure Gaming Platforms Ka Chayan

Hamesha trusted gaming platforms aur official websites se hi games download karein. Unauthorized sources se games download karne par aapka system malware ke khatre mein aa sakta hai.

Unauthorized Apps Aur Pirated Games Se Dur Rahne Ki Salah

Unauthorized apps aur pirated games mein malware hone ka khatra hota hai, jo aapke system aur data ko damage kar sakta hai. In apps se dur rahna hi behtar hai.

Platform-Specific Security Features Ko Use Karein

Jis platform par aap game khel rahe hain, uske security features ko samjhein aur use karein. Ye features aapke account aur data ko protect karne mein madad karte hain.

4. Software Updates Aur Patches Ka Importance

Regular software updates aur patches install karna zaruri hai kyunki ye security vulnerabilities ko fix karte hain. Old versions aur outdated software use karne se aapka system hackers ke liye vulnerable ban sakta hai.

Auto-Update Feature Enable Karein

Auto-update feature ko enable karke aap ensure kar sakte hain ki aapka software hamesha latest online gaming risk and safety patches ke sath updated rahe.

5. Network Security Measures

Hamesha secure aur encrypted internet connection ka use karein. Apne Wi-Fi network ko strong password se protect karein aur WPA3 encryption ka use karein.

Public Wi-Fi Networks Se Gaming Avoid Karein

Public Wi-Fi networks par gaming karna risky ho sakta hai kyunki ye networks insecure hote hain. Public Wi-Fi ka use karte waqt VPN ka use karein, taaki aapki online activity aur data encrypted rahe.

VPN (Virtual Private Network) Ka Use

VPN aapke internet connection ko encrypt karta hai aur aapki online identity ko protect karta hai. Ye khaaskar public Wi-Fi par gaming karte waqt beneficial hota hai.

6. Safe Communication Practices

In-game chat aur voice communication ka use karte waqt apni conversations ko secure rakhne ki koshish karein. Apni personal information unknown players ke sath share na karein.

Unknown Players Se Personal Information Share Na Karein

Aapki personal information, jaise ki phone number, address, ya financial details, unknown players ke sath share karna risky ho sakta hai. Ye hackers ke hath lag sakti hai.

Reporting Aur Blocking Features Ka Use Karein

Kisi bhi suspicious behavior ya threat ko gaming platform par report karein. In-game blocking features ka use karein taaki aap apne aap ko unsafe interactions se bachake rakh sakein.

7. Antivirus Aur Anti-Malware Software

Aapke system par reliable antivirus aur anti-malware software install hona chahiye. Ye software aapke system ko malicious attacks se protect karte hain.

Regular Scans Aur Updates

Antivirus software ko regularly update karte rahna aur system ko scans se check karna zaruri hai taaki aapka system safe rahe.

Gaming-Specific Security Software Ka Chayan

Aaj kal kai antivirus software gaming-specific security features ke sath aate hain jo aapke gaming performance ko effect kiye bina protection offer karte hain.

8. Parental Controls Aur Family Safety Settings

Baccho ke gaming accounts par parental controls enable karein. Ye features inappropriate content ko block karne, time limits set karne, aur safe gaming ensure karne mein madad karte hain.

Safe Gaming Time Aur Content Restrictions

Safe gaming time aur content restrictions set karke baccho ko unhealthy gaming habits se door rakh sakte hain. Monitoring tools ka use karke aap unke gaming activities par nazar rakh sakte hain.

Conclusion

Online gaming ka maza tabhi hai jab aapka data aur privacy safe ho. Data aur privacy risks se bachne ke liye strong passwords, secure gaming platforms, regular software updates, aur reliable network connections ka use karna zaruri hai. Apni personal information ko secure rakhne ke liye in-game communication aur antivirus software ka sahi use karein. Baccho ke liye parental controls set karna unki safety aur healthy gaming habits ke liye important hai. In steps ko follow karke aap apne gaming experience ko secure aur enjoyable bana sakte hain.

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Meta, Cevapsız Aramalar Yoluyla Hesapların Kimlik Doğrulamasına Yönelik Yeni Süreci Test Ediyor

Meta, Cevapsız Aramalar Yoluyla Hesapların Kimlik Doğrulamasına Yönelik Yeni Süreci Test Ediyor

Meta, kullanıcıların hesaplarını doğrulamaları için yeni bir yol denemeye başladı; bu, telefon tabanlı doğrulamayı mümkün kılarken SMS ücretlerinden tasarruf etmesine yardımcı olabilir.

Yeni süreç, kullanıcıların telefon etkinliğinizi izleyerek cevapsız bir arama yoluyla ayrıntılarını doğrulamasını sağlar.

Meta tarafından açıklanan Ace:

“Kullanıcıların, diğer yöntemlerle gönderilen tek seferlik bir şifreyi (OTP) manuel olarak girmelerine ek olarak, cevapsız bir arama ile hesaplarının kimliğini doğrulamasını sağlıyoruz. Aşağıdaki iki izni (1) arama günlüğü erişimi ve (2) arama yönetimini verdikten sonra, kullanıcılar OTP’yi manuel olarak girmelerine gerek kalmadan hesaplarında sorunsuz bir şekilde oturum açabilecekler.

İşlem, Meta’nın uygulamalarının cevapsız aramanın ne zaman geldiğini ve bu aramanın ayrıntılarını algılamasını sağlayacak ve bu da yanıtlama gereksiniminizi azaltacak ve parola girmenize gerek kalmadan hesabınızın kimliğini doğrulamanın başka bir yolunu sağlayacaktır.

Belirtildiği gibi, maliyetlerden de tasarruf sağlayacaktır.

Twitter’ın kısa süre önce vurguladığı gibi, ödeme yapmayan kullanıcılar için SMS iki faktörlü doğrulamanın kaldırıldığını duyurduğunda, SMS doğrulama platformlara her yıl önemli meblağlara mal oluyor ve telekomünikasyon sağlayıcıları gönderilen her 2FA SMS için ücret alıyor. Twitter’ın durumunda, bunun şirkete mal olduğu bildirildi yılda 60 milyon doların üzerinde ek telekomünikasyon ücretlerinde, bu yüzden şimdi SMS 2FA erişimini azaltıyor.

Meta’nın cevapsız arama seçeneği, kimlik doğrulama işlemlerine dayalı olarak kullanıcıların oturum açmasını biraz daha kolaylaştırırken, bunu önlemenin bir yolu olabilir.

Ancak henüz yaygın olarak mevcut değil. Meta, kimlik doğrulama amacıyla cevapsız aramalardan yararlanmanın şu anda yalnızca Facebook Lite’ta ve yalnızca belirli bölgelerde desteklendiğini söylüyor.

Ancak gelecekte kullanıcılar ve platformların kendileri için başka bir seçenek sunarak genişletilebilir.

Kaynak, Siteyi Ziyaret Edin

[rohitkumarkanti]

Aadhar Card Me Mobile Number Kaise Check Kare?

Agar aapko yah maloom nahin hai ki aapke Aadhar card mein mobile number kaun sa hai aur aap apne Aadhar card mein mobile number check karna chahte hain parantu yah nahin pata ki Aadhar card mein mobile number kaise check Karen toh uske liye aapko jyada kuch karne ki jarurat nahin hai.

Aadhar card mein mobile number check karne ke kafi sare tarike hain jiske jarie aap aasani se apne Aadhar card mein apna mobile number check kar sakte hain.

1.Pehla tarika app aap offline tarike se bhi Aadhar card mein apna mobile number check kar sakte hain.

2.Offline tarike se Aadhar card mein mobile number check karne ke liye aapko Apne nazdiki namankan Kendra per jana hai. 3.Wahan per aapko Apne Aadhar card ki photocopy dikhani hai aur aapko apna mobile number unko batana hai. 4.Uske bad namankan kendar per maujud employee aapke registered number per ek OTP bhejega. 5.Agar aapka number aapke adhar card ke sath registered hai toh aapko OTP mil jayega.

Agar aapka mobile number link nahi hai to aapko yah OTP nahin prapt hoga to isase aapko bhi pata chal jaega ki aapka yah number to Aadhar card ke sath link nahin hai.

Ab aap soch rahe honge yah to hamen maloom ho gya hai ye number hmare aadhar card ke sath link nahi hai.

Iske liye aap dusre tarike ka istemal bhi kar sakte hai jiske liye aapko UIDAI ki website per jana hai aur vahan per ja kar us mein maujud options per click karke Apne Aadhar Card main apne mobile number ko check kar sakte hain. agar aapko yah nahin maloom lag raha ki Aadhar card ke liye UIDAI ki website per jakar kaun kaun se steps ko follow karna hai to main aapko ek website share kar deta hun jis per jakar aapko aadhar card me mobile number kaise check kare ke bare mein step bye step jankari mil jayegi jiske bad aap apna Aadhar card mein apna mobile number aasani se check kar payenge.

Umeed Karta Hun ki mere dwara share kari gae jankari aapke liye labhdayak siddh hue hogi.

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