“Ty? Alright, easy enough. As for orders, we gotta wait until U.N.S.C. Command gives us the green light. Until then, just relax.”
Ty nodded and sat back down, picking up his game.
“So kid… I didn't exactly get a chance to review your file. What Academy are you coming from?”
Above is an example the story seems to be told from the present tense but then seems to change to the past tense
A possible fix maybe is:
“Ty? Alright, easy enough. As for orders, we gotta wait until U.N.S.C. Command gives us the green light. Until then, just relax.”
Ty nods, sits back down, and picks up his game.
“So kid… I didn't exactly get a chance to review your file. What Academy are you coming from?”