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About his passion…

Tartaglia doesn't care exclusively for fighting. Strength involves many aspects of life; eating, exercise, sleep, habits that keep you in good shape for the field. Naturally, he tries to keep good routines, which leads him to different hobbies.

It'd be a lie to say it's completely out of his pursuit of strength, ever since his fall in the abyss tradition became something he held in a dear place of his heart. Of course it translated to his own ways, but it was a way to feel like he had actually made it back home. Like he was still part of his family, the scenery of them smiling at his fishing catch is much kinder than the memory of them enlisting him to the fatui.

He had learned cooking, being organized and efficient, meditating, fishing, ice sculpting, he'd even learn carpentry if his siblings asked for anything.

He has one or two competitive bones in his body that make him want to always be better, not even at the face of another but of his own skills. He wants to overachieve, he loves the face of surprise on his family and you.

For example, if he cooks he wants to make a better dish next time. The texture could be better, he could try to use an ingredient you wouldn't even have thought of, and he could definitely work around the presentation. Yes… it made him buzz with excitement to think of the look on your face when he presents you with his next piece, maybe you could try it on your visit to his homeland?

When it came to you…

He doesn't quite mind what exactly it is that you are passionate about, but I think he definitely would appreciate you holding something dear to you as well.

Whether it is cooking, painting, singing, or any sort of art or sport, he'd bask on listening to you talk about your findings and your next projects.

He would definitely try any of your hobbies.

If you like cooking, think of his birthday letter, he will want to have a competition. Come on, what's a couple of odd ingredients? he will be a fair critic, and you can both enjoy your feast afterward. He likes to cook for you but it's not against you cooking either, just let him make dessert in exchange? He loves good food and he's not a picky eater so he will remember the taste of every dish you have made, and won't be shy to ask you to make them whenever he is back from a mission. After all, delicious dishes always make him feel like life is truly worth every hassle. You wouldn't mind him restlessly standing next to you while cooking, would you? He'd want to help so badly, c'mon, let him help. He promises to teach you some snezhnayan recipes if you allow him to.

If you like sports he'd be thrilled to learn about it, tell him all the rules and he will give you the most intense look you have seen on him, as if he was already visualizing you as an opponent. But hey, you are the expert, you don't expect him to go easy on you, right? And you better believe he will get better at it quite fast.

If it is an art form I believe he would enjoy seeing your creations, especially if you play around with random concepts that surprise him. He'd listen attentively and will give his most engaged input. I think he'd enjoy sculpting, perhaps making small decor for his siblings or for his mother. If you liked literature, he most definitely would compare it to his nation Folklore. Maybe you can write some stories for his siblings? He'd love to bring something no nation can offer (and you can read it to them as well). About painting, Ajax is someone who meditated while fishing usually, but I think he would incline towards trying to paint landscapes. He'd definitely ask you for different tips and eagerly apply them. Also, it'd probably be the most frustrating for him, so he'd want to get better. He'd love if you sent him some of your works his way, keeping them at his office or his room, he'd show them to his family as well If he thinks it'd earn you some points. If singing, or performing arts were your thing you'd bet he would be in the first row each time, he doesn't necessarily make a loud presence and he'd prefer you do most the chatting afterwards, you can both exchange opinions about folklore of your nations scenic art, maybe you can see a snezhnayan play with him? also, I believe a singing s/o would lull him most. He'd love it if you simply whispered notes to him whenever he was exhausted, the quiet of the night always made him restless. He would enjoy dancing with you aswell, he can do any trick you want (or so he says) but do not be upset if his favorite thing is swaying around with you fast. Whatever dance included fast steps or tangling legs he enjoys the most, it's thrilling to keep up while not stepping on each other.

if your thing was fashion, sewing, crochet or knitting he'd keep an eye on your designs, Tonia and his mother always received fabric from his travels so maybe you can teach him a thing or two so next time they receive a finished product instead. Or would you like to sew it? Don't worry, he would be an excellent assistant, he has a very sharp eye for measurement. If you escalated on difficulty constantly it'd fascinate him, you are going to try to do different sleeve patterns? Explain to him why that might be challenging for you. Are you trying to crochet or knit something with a new pattern? He'd always remember to ask about your progress. It'd make him more aware of the details in his own clothing whenever he dresses.

Would you have a quirky hobby he'd definitely want to know, especially if he can make it of use. Say puppets? Do I have to explain what he'd want? Of course he wants you to perform for his siblings, would you deny him? He'd even make the small theater for you to play on.

Speaking of which, carpentry would definitely be around his alley. He has some knowledge of it so you can both engage in sculpting together. That's the most silent he gets, his concentration on getting his design right, but he can't help himself but to take some small breaks to lean on you and listen to your updates on your work. He would enjoy it if you both had a shared project, you'd find that his handling of sharp objects makes him good at carving, but he can also handle whatever you don't want to deal with.

Now, if you liked chess or strategic games, I think he would be a bit hesitant. It's not that he can't play, he definitely can, it's just that he prefers things straight on without mind play. However, he can understand the rules and schemes but would rather use the most head-on and aggressive strategies so even a game of chess with him feels like a game of chase. He definitely isn't the best, but he can keep you on your toes and win a couple of times.

So, overall…

He'd very much enjoy expanding his domain of skills with you, he believes this takes you both down the path of growth.

He adores listening to you get nerdy or passionate about a subject, it ignites a buzzing feeling under his skin that makes him think of all the time he wants to spend with you.

He admires his s/o. I don't think he could date someone he doesn't admire, but that's why I insist on the fact you don't necessarily have to be a warrior. Someone he can learn from, grow with, make mistakes and share big achievements with. That's what he is after.

It is a casual thing that everything ends up with the idea of doing things for his family and you visiting, but hey, what's the harm in that? Aren't skills better when put to use for the ones you love?

Besides that, he'd always remember whatever you said about your work and projects, achievements and struggles, if he had any contact in hand that could solve your problem he'd put them to use. He uses all knowledge he can get hands on about fighting so he imagines you'd do the same about your lane.

If you truly didn't want to share your hobby with him, he'd understand, though he still is competitive. Let him show off his own to you?

Whether you let him engage or not, do praise him, be it on your hobbies or his own. He likes being acknowledged for his skills, and he will do the same for you without even blinking or feeling an ounce of shame. Quite a lot… Actually, too much.

He comes to make your interests part of his life, especially whenever he is away. Any trace related to your abilities would make him wonder what you are on about now. He hopes you are giving it your all. He can't wait to see how much stronger you are now.