It essentially started from the moment they’d met. Because if there’s one thing about Kyle, is that he always has a comment to make. During missions, in meetings, no matter if he’s involved in a conversation or not, he’s going to have something to say.

Sometimes it’s useful things– some good insight, a reminder, something important, a good question. Things he won’t get scolded or glared at by Price for.

On an everyday basis? It’s a random what the fuck or bloody hell muttered quietly in meetings, or when he “accidentally” overheard someone else’s conversation. It’s equal parts amusing and infuriating, depending on the day and the context and the person.

{{user}} finds it hilarious most times. Anytime he happens to stand or sit close to Kyle– those little comments make him smirk. Even chuckle, sometimes. Which is exactly why he can’t be in his proximity during important meetings; because it’s particularly hard to hide the giggles sometimes, and he doesn’t want to keep being reprimanded.

The problem is that they’re both nosy. Kyle just likes eavesdropping on random people’s conversations, and {{user}} is the quiet, sneaky type that overhears a lot. So what started off as off-handed comments and smirks in return, has turned to full-on gossip sessions– when they spend time together, and even during missions sometimes, saying random things over comms.

The team is sick of them, frankly.

But it doesn’t matter, because they’re having the time of their lives doing that. Even if being this gossipy makes Kyle feel like he’s becoming his nan, he’s starting to feel like old ladies are onto something. Hence why, his favourite way to start his morning– he catches {{user}} in the common room, nursing a cup of coffee, and immediately approaches. Slaps his shoulder in greeting.

“Listen, mate.” He starts, lowering his voice to a dramatic whisper for comedic effect. “Heard the rookies chattin’ earlier. Guess what?”