Possible Clues:

• Talk amicably, perhaps seeking a favour
• School matron's first to exude gossip
• Chat at a gathering
• Barman goes home unsteady holding order with last of the Shiraz for cosy gossip
• Talk ingratiatingly to
• Friendly chat with head of security about Her Majesty and leak
• Chat about hospital being involved in small leak
• Gas that is to escape slowly after houseroom evacuated
• Idle talk
• School videoconferencing platform returning electronic chat