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[captain_by_the_book]

[ It's been a month since Cassian had been given his "mission" by Dante and he's still no closer to accomplishing it. Thus, it might be time for some creative input.

But anonymously, this is far too embarrassing to admit to in namespace. ]

I have a question for you: If you had to pick up a hobby, which one would you choose? Condition: it can't be work-related. Hobby only.

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[immortalrose]

...Well, I suspect that if one is looking for a hobby---it would be something they're vaguely interested in.

[He absolutely has no idea this anon is indeed Cassian, so he's responding to this honestly for a change.]

Some people are heavily into sports such as "football", while others simply enjoy reading or writing poetry. As for myself, I suppose my hobbies vary on my mood. I'm quite interested in tailoring and I certainly love to sing.

Though, lately I've found a new enjoyment in tinkering with technology. It's not something I'm very good at but the interest is there.

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[captain_by_the_book]

[ Cassian, having no idea that he is talking to Augustine, is going to respond equally earnestly. It is, after all, a useful response. ]

I would ideally find a hobby which interests me, yes. The problem is that I have never had much time or inclination for them before so I'm not sure where to start.

I'm afraid anything technological wouldn't pass as wholly a hobby for me. What do you like to read?

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[sword_dancer_e]

I enjoy gardening and planting to a great degree when I have time.

[Except now that's a job so does that count? It's certainly a change of pace from what he did before Genessia.]

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[captain_by_the_book]

[ It's luckily unrelated to his job, so... ]

That sounds like a useful hobby. Planting vegetables and fruits saves money.

Not anon because fuck it

[bigbadrose]

Skiing. Cooking. Dancing. Music. Yoga. Meditation. Exploring! Wait that might be job related. Make it not job-related? Oh! Nails. That would be job-related-ish for me, but only because I'd do it for others. You could do it on like... detailing your car or something though. Or learn to detail robots. Make them extra happy. Like brushing a pet. Only mechanical. Obviously.

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[captain_by_the_book]

I'm not going around fondling robots!

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[tsukihito]

[Tsukihito doesn't quite understand how to use the text feature just yet, so here's an insanely fluffy fox boy staring into the screen. He looks awfully cute until he opens his mouth.]

Hobbies are unnecessary, aren't they? Pointless distractions.

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[captain_by_the_book]

[ Wow. That sure is a lot of fluff.

Still responding by text, though, gotta stay anonymous. ]

I would agree, normally, but in this instance it is a necessity.

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[riddlemehiss]

[Because typing is a lot harder than video when you have paws instead of hands.]

Quit your job and pick whatever you want!

[Way to not actually answer the question...]

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[captain_by_the_book]

No. That's not an option.

[ Sorry, he will have to respond via text, gotta keep his anonymity! ]

[Text] She's too cool to anon on this

[deadlybang]

What's wrong with a hobby being work-related?

[Look, going through case files, checking map locations, bank extracts, phone bills and the like is totally a fun hobby. She's sure Carver would agree.]

Something musical related could be good. Music has so many genres and ways that it applies and exists around that it's easy to pick up anything related to it. From playing an instrument or dancing or singing or even writing lyrics or melodies.

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[captain_by_the_book]

[ Exactly! All of these things are super fun, and useful, too! Dante is just a spoilsport with his no-work hobbies rule. ]

There is nothing wrong with it as such, but in this specific instance it must be a hobby that isn't related to work.

I didn't consider music. But I have people who could help me learn, if I chose to.

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[alwaysimpaled]

hiiiiiiiiiii cass

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[captain_by_the_book]

There's no need for gloating

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[whiteas]

Ice skating, horseback riding, yoga, and gardening are all things I've been doing lately. Sun and I planted a handful of fruit trees and blueberry bushes.

[ She doesn't bother with anonymous. It's just hobbies! ]

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[captain_by_the_book]

[ She is his friend, after all. ]

I suppose horseback riding would be an useful skill to learn. But for that reason it might be considered a work skill.

Not anon because Chrisjen gives zero fucks

[notcynicalenoughyet]

[Oh dear mother of god. What the fuck is she getting involved in? She is just bored enough to answer it.]

If you have to ask, I'm guessing that you haven't partaken in one before.

Personally I find anything is acceptable as long as there is a decent wine involved, also preferably a good meal. Though that can be a hobby in itself.

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[captain_by_the_book]

No, I haven't. I never had the time nor interest.

I do like to cook. But it's a necessity for me. A daily household chore. I don't think that would qualify.

Maybe drinking wine would.

[ It is Dante who set him this task, after all. Dante appreciates a good stiff drink. ]

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[draconixaviarix]

What's...a hobby?

..Why can't it be work-related? Work is fun~

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[captain_by_the_book]

I agree.

But in this instance, I have to do something the non-work related. For relaxation. And development of my personality.

[ Or so says the anon that is Augustine. ]

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[allforthem]

Depends on what you want to do!

My hobbies include playing with video games, hanging out with friends, shopping, going outside, swimming...you know, fun stuff.

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[captain_by_the_book]

I'm not very good at "fun stuff"

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[singinghuntress]

Needle point.

Or embroidery. Those are hardly work related unless that is your job.

However, my hobby was Hunting and leather working.

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[captain_by_the_book]

No, I can't say I work with needles a lot.

Embroidery?

[ Really, anon? He could think of better uses for a needle. Tastes differ, huh. ]

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[peaceful_shadows]

[Forgive Nikola, his device seems to hate him at the moment, resulting in a voice answer to a text.]

I find reading to be a rather worth wild hobby to indulge in along with travel. I do hope those suggestions help considering I hardly know what may 'work-related' for you.

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[captain_by_the_book]

[ He doesn't mind, though his own voice is too well-known to respond in the same manner. ]

Yes, I realize that, and I apologize. It would give too much away to expound on it.

What do you like to read?

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[wonderland_vogue]

Games, torturing people, you know, the normal.

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[captain_by_the_book]

Really now? Trying to recruit new torture friends among the anonymous masses?

That's beneath you.

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[chocobosnap]

Photography was my hobby, but now it's my job.

I used to play video games and watch movies too, actually. If I was going to pick up a new one?

Cooking. Because I can't cook very well.

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[captain_by_the_book]

I'm not sure that hobbies which are likely to turn into a job are something which would be viable for me.

You're the second person to suggest cooking.

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[priceofmagic]

I'm baking with my friend! And we play that Virtual Reality game in Nova City.

Also, dating isn't a hobby. Apparently.

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[captain_by_the_book]

No, I'm pretty sure it doesn't count.

I'm not sure if baking would count for me. I cook as a household chore.

What virtual reality game?

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[hot_handed]

Blowing shit up.

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[captain_by_the_book]

No.

[ Wait. He's supposed to be not himself here. ]

I'm certain that wouldn't count as an acceptable hobby.

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[swordprincess]

Hmm...you honestly haven't had a hobby before? Nothing you enjoyed doing in your spare time?

[Assuming this person has had spare time...]

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[captain_by_the_book]

[ I used to enjoy cooking to relax but this has become one of my daily tasks in Genessia. I don't think it would count now.

I didn't really have the time for hobbies before. ]

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[trollkeru]

Well... trolling people doesn't count so... writting.

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[captain_by_the_book]

Writing? Writing what?

[ Too bad trolling people doesn't count. ]

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[gamerrep]

Video games. That way you can play with friends. Though it could turn into a competition and you could end up in a war on who can win the most games... I've never seen it actually happen with me. But I have heard things.

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[captain_by_the_book]

Like dating sims.

[ Sonico trying to get him into dating sims is his only personal experience with video games. ]

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[carrythesin]

Painting. Tea blending. Collection. Guns.

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[captain_by_the_book]

Tea blending?

[ Guns, he likes guns. But that's work :( So tea it is. ]

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[deathsought]

{ Zeref hesitates before answering, but... sure, why not, what's the harm? }

I enjoy a card game from my own world, though I never played it professionally or competitively. I'd be curious to know if it could ever catch on, here, too.

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[captain_by_the_book]

What kind of card game? Card games are popular in my world, too. I'm a passable player at best.

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[illusionarytactics]

Reading. What else could possibly be more worthwhile than that?

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[captain_by_the_book]

It would be most worthwhile if it's reading to learn new skills. But I'm not sure if that wouldn't count as work-related.

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[ivegotadream]

Have you never had a hobby before now? I can recommend like...ten or so.

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[captain_by_the_book]

Not many which aren't work-related in some way, or have been integrated into my daily chores.