[ Ah. The sketches, a partner — it's a lot of information to share. He didn't expect her to ask for his permission or anything, given that their secret is jointly owned, but it's still a surprise. ]

Hey. [ he's terribly fond of her and trusts her more than most, which softens this slightly. He's also new to Kingsman — new to the secrecy that he was told is paramount to his success. And yet because being a spy is so wrapped up in loyalty, in the test he passed with flying colours by refusing to acknowledge any connection between him and Kingsman, secrecy remains a sensitive topic. ]

[ softly. ] I get it, Peg. [ Why she chose John and mentioned having a plus one. Hell, Peggy pressed him about Roxy, however lightly it was intended, and proved some questions are impossible to dodge successfully. ] Don't love it, but I get it. [ For a moment, Eggsy hesitates. ] I'm not asking you to clear shit with me first or nothing, but — could've used a heads-up, yeah? [ and by way of explanation. ] My people are mental about that sort of thing, y'know. [ His people. Kingsman. ] We ain't even allowed partners, full stop. [ well, a specific type of partner. wink wink. ] The shit I do with you is so off the books.

[ which is why he hasn't told Harry. ]