Kyle's Questionnaire

Kyle lives in Los Angeles, California. Cowabunga, dude! He grew up in the Bay Area, and moved down for college (he attended UCLA on a water polo scholarship, where he eeked out a degree in Economy). He can't imagine living anywhere other than California, and particularly loves SoCal because it is sunny year round. The better for him to be able to wear muscle tanks, of course! He also loves LA because there are so many influencing opportunities there, and great gyms. 

His home is a condo in a nice building downtown, near a lot of the movie studio buildings. He rents a condo on one of the upper floors, and keeps the place pretty sparse and minimalist so that it's better for filming content in. It looks mostly the same as any other influencer's condo; white, bare, and full of random supplements 

Kyle is a very successful fitness influencer, producing content for all of the main social media platforms as well as being paid to advertise for all sorts of products and events. He frequently appears on red carpets wearing whatever someone has paid him to wear (as long as it shows off his body), or on sponsored posts talking up a new pre-work out powder.

Kyle spends his money on whatever is needed for him and his assistant Chad to produce new content. Cameras, computers, special lighting set-ups, and of course, Chad's salary. He also spends his money on protein powders (one day he dreams of creating his own), doggie daycare and all the fancy toys for his precious Labradoodle Jenkins, and whatever he has recently misplaced and opted to repurchase instead of looking for. He also buys the latest in new fitness equipment frequently.

One day, Kyle is sure that he will be known and loved by all. He wants to be a positive force in the world, one that is able to make a difference in people's lives and to guide them towards a brighter future. He doesn't, like, know how to do that yet, but he's sure that once he gets more followers he'll get closer. Maybe if he starts doing a weekly yoga stream to help people relax?

He would definitely go pretty far for this. He already advertises stuff that he doesn't even use himself- he knows that influencing can get pretty shady. He could probably kill someone if he had to, bro. He's gotten pretty messed up before in the name of gains or "the bit", so he could probably tank whatever comes his way, he thinks.

The water polo finals, his freshman year of college, when he had always been a fairly self-centered guy who didn't really feel the need to fit in with others. His team had been a group of misfits, most of them transfers or freshman, after the last team had been champions who had almost all graduated the year previously. Miraculously, Kyle's team made it to the finals, looking to defend the title- however, their sense of team-ness was lacking and they had no true leader. In the locker room the morning of the game, Kyle realized that if no one else was going to step up, it had to be him. Looking around at this group of muscled men in Speedos, he gave the most rousing pep talk any of them had ever heard, and instilled in them a sense of fire and fight not seen since the time of the gladiators.

They went out into the water that day and thoroughly trounced their opponents, with Kyle's teammates lifting him onto their shoulders afterwards and hailing him as the new team captain. He led them to three more championships, and learned what it truly means to help others reach their potential as well as to be loved by them.

His assistant Chad, who takes care of the behind-the-scenes work for Kyle's influencing. He acts as agent, cameraman, editor, and occasionally legal team. They met in college as water polo teammates, and formed a strong friendship that translated naturally to a business partnership. Chad is quieter and more thoughtful than Kyle, and happy to be off camera while helping Kyle find success. They co-parent Kyle's Labradoodle, Jenkins, and Chad lives in the second bedroom of Kyle's condo. (This is the person he's closest to).

His mom, Sarah, who he calls at least three times a week. She is a highly successful lawyer in San Francisco, and does her best to help set Kyle up for success. She was skeptical of this influencing stuff at first, but is quite proud of what he's achieved (and of the retirement plan she's made sure Chad is setting up for him). 

The nice lady at doggie daycare, Taylor. Jenkins the dog has decided that she is the third-best human alive (after his dad's), so Kyle thinks she is absolutely fantastic. He frequently buys her dog toys and various supplies he thinks she may need for the business, and is currently trying to help her with her dating life. 

Kyle had a pretty great childhood, all things considered. He grew up a rich, cute kid in sunny Los Angeles, with much of the world at his disposal thanks to his parents. They each worked at separate film studios, so he grew up in the entertainment business. They didn't have a ton of time for Kyle, but made sure he had a rota of dedicated nannies to take him to school, karate, boxing, his other various extracurriculars... they even took him on vacation for his parents. In preschool Kyle met Chad, the son of Ecuadorian diplomats, and they quickly hit it off, becoming fast friends. Chad only had one nanny, and his parents were happy to have Kyle over as often as he wanted to be (which was fairly often). Chad and Kyle grew up attending charter schools together, as both of their parents found it best to not go fully private, but also disdained the mere concept of public school. They were the inseparable popular kids, and cultivated friendships with everyone they could. They fit in pretty well; Kyle faced some light bullying in school due to not always being the brightest bulb in the bunch, but Chad was always there to back him up. Their friendship and camaraderie carried them through even the toughest of times, which was proven in high school.

Kyle's parents had decided it was time to be more present in his life, and fired two of his nannies so that they could be with their son for 5 hours a week. Neither Kyle nor Chad could find much in common with, or have an easy time talking to, Kyle's parents. However, they believed in giving everyone a chance, so they tried their best. Unfortunately, at dinner one night Chad mentioned a boy he was seeing, and Kyle's parents were shocked and horrified. They tried to kick Chad out of their home for his "sinful lifestyle", only to become even more shocked when Kyle stood up in (unusual for him) anger and told them that if Chad was leaving, so was he. They spluttered and stammered, but Kyle had finally realized their true colors. He and Chad left that night, moving in with Chad's family for their last 2 years of high school before moving into an apartment together for college. Best friends until the end :)

Kyle has dated a bunch of people yeah! None of them really lasted long, it just didn't feel like he could see himself moving in with them, spending a ton of time with them, sharing a pet with them, all the sort of stuff that you do when you're in love with people, you know?

He's only dated girls, but he hasn't really been asked out by any boys or non-binary people, so he doesn't really think he's gay? He's considered it a couple times, and usually when he looks at boys, he thinks they look kind of nice, but he hasn't ever really kissed any boys, so. (He has kissed Chad a few times but that's mostly just been when one of them is really sad and needs cheering up, not like, in a romantic way. It's the same way they share a bed sometimes when they're feeling lonely or want to cuddle during a movie, you know?)

Kyle is 100% in love with Chad and does not know this because he has 1 braincell. Chad is a very patient man

Losing Chad would be pretty awful, bro. Life would feel so empty without him, and Kyle wouldn't know what to do with himself, or how to go about in the world, or how to pay their energy bill, or who to ask for a hug when he's sad, or who to kiss after a glass of wine, or how to smile, or.... Kyle needs to think about less depressing things now.

Not being able to make an impact on the world would also be pretty heart-wrenching. Kyle wants to do something nice, that makes the tiniest iota of a positive difference to someone's life, and he wants his story to be told by the ways it helped others. He wants to have a legacy of kindness, of aid, of standing up for someone who stands up for someone else who stands up for someone else until one day the world is a better place. To die without having been able to do any of that, to know that he was leaving the world full of shadows and pain and homophobia and starvation? That would kill him.

Not being able to be more than his parents. They were self-centered, selfish, oblivious, and cold. To everyone, including each other and their own son. Kyle knows that he can be at least three of those things, and he works so hard to make sure that he fights that. He needs to be better than them, for Chad and for himself and for everyone who his parents have hurt over the years.

Honestly, Kyle doesn't have a lot of possessions that are especially important to him. He would probably jokingly say "these guns", while flexing his biceps, and it's certainly true that he puts a lot of time and effort into maintaining his body (something something, his self worth is decently tied up in it). He has also spent a fair bit of money over the years on fitness machines and supplements, fancy dog toys and food, special tech equipment for Chad, and whatever he thinks Chad needs as a little gift. However, what's most important in life to Kyle are the relationships he's cultivated, the community he's been growing and nurturing online, and his own health, both physical and mental. If he and Chad lived in a studio apartment with just a bed, food for themselves and Jenkins, Jenkin's favorite dog bed, a shitty laptop for Chad, and a single dumbbell, he'd be happy.

Trying to figure out how to use his money wisely, to help others, and as unselfishly as possible. After his talks with an angel, as well as with Anthony (who he considers basically an Angel Lite), he's come to realize that he has become a selfish rich person- because all rich people are selfish- and that he isn't doing as much as he could and should. (He also didn't really believe in God before, but he kind of feels like he has to now? Which means he's also pretty anxious about getting into heaven or not, and what that whole situation is going to look like). He really wants to continue with this protein powder plan, and he thinks that he and Chad can make a pretty good thing, but he's worried it won't actually be helpful for people or make a good difference in the world.

He plans to try to meet up with Anthony to ask his advice, and also to introduce him to Chad. He isn't really sure who else to ask for help, though; he's pretty worried about accidentally running into the Foundation, at this point in his life.

Kyle wakes up pretty early in the morning, and usually goes for an early morning jog with Jenkins (his and Chad's dog). When he comes back he takes a quick shower and takes care of his skincare routine, makes coffee for himself and Chad, and then lets Jenkins into Chad's room to wake him up. He brings Chad his coffee, helping his very-much-not-a-morning-person bro wake up slowly. Usually they'll sit on Chad's bed and talk about their plans for the day (making plans always helps Chad feel better, for some reason Kyle can't understand), as well as give Jenkins all the cuddles he needs. Once Chad is awake enough, he makes breakfast for the two of them while Kyle gets some exercising in (he likes a good morning tai chi session, which Chad definitely doesn't watch as he cooks). They eat breakfast together, including a spot at the table for Jenkins and his fancy dog food, then begin their day in earnest.

Chad always does Kyle's makeup when he's going somewhere special. Both of them love the little ritual of sitting in the bathroom together, Chad perched on the counter so that he can reach Kyle's face more easily. It takes anywhere from ten minutes to an hour; Chad can do the basics quickly and easily, or he can take his time and work with contouring, setting spray, etc. Chad also helps Kyle pick out his outfit, picking from the selection of suits they've bought together (each one has a matching suit for Chad to wear). Sometimes, Kyle will ask Chad to help him pick out a skirt instead, especially if he's going to a bigger event (like an awards show); he wants to help bring more awareness to gender non conformance.

Kyle usually also takes the time to do a manicure and pedicure (he typically wears clear nail polish, but he likes the experience as well as the feeling of having his hands exfoliated and moisturized properly. He'll shave, put on some aftershave and cologne, and then he's ready to go! (He also makes sure Jenkins is dropped off at doggy daycare so that Chad can accompany him).

Kyle would love to have a birthday party with some of his Contractor friends. He especially wants to invite Hope and Sable, so that he can make sure they get a nice party experience (and that they get to eat as much cake as they would like). He'll invite everyone, really, and make sure that transport is offered for those who need it (although he isn't too sure what to do for Harriet... he'll have to ask Pringles for advice). It'll probably be a pretty simple party in his condo, but he wants to make sure that there's all the party basics. Cake, balloons, streamers, and a few party games like Twister, Bingo, Pin the Tail on the Donkey... (he doesn't really go to parties other than award shows often, so it's kind of just the birthday party that he always wanted as a child).