Modern Commentary
And with that, Brisbane is kinda moved in. She trusts him to hang around her place while she's out.
Granted, Kimberly doesn't exactly have a lot of stuff herself. She's had to move a few times over the years and tries to travel light. But it's not about the stuff. It's about having her own private space and now she's got a roommate, at very least.
So yeah, disposable bowls. I'm not sure Kimberly has dinnerware. She's been in situations where everything could just collapse overnight and isn't out of that, mentally - Terrence and Isabel

Original Commentary
Capsicum is the active chemical in chilis. And no, not "boyfriend". Not "roommate". I think "personal pet" is the best description for their relationship at this point.

Modern Commentary
What? They have trouble defining their exact relationship in a comic called "You Say it First"? I can hardly believe it

So, did their previous data enterer just happen to quit or did Emily nudge things along so that she and her old friend Kimberly could work together? I'm not sure what we thought about this at the time, but reading it now...
Probably more of a "Wow, data entry is so boring. I could never do that. Did you hear that (some other place) is hiring?" or "I bet your grandma misses you. You should totally move a hundred miles to be closer to her" than something like sending an "I quit" email when they left their computer unlocked. Probably - Terrence

Original Commentary
Are they? No, and this will become significant later in the comic. But that wouldn't stop Kimberly from telling Emily that to shut her up.

Modern Commentary
Yes, you tell Emily "personal pet" and she assumes that you mean you're engaged. Given Emily's relationships throughout the series, that kinda tracks. - Terrence