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Chapter 12
Gazelle brought them both glasses of water.
"You're both gonna need to drink lots of water to help with the drowsiness," said Valentine, " 'Cause we're leaving tonight."
"Wait, why tonight?" said Eggsy.
"I like to get a head start," said Valentine.
"But it's so late," said Eggsy.
"I know it is, but don't worry. We are taking my private jet, so you two can still sleep if you need it."
Eggsy drank the water. Harry did the same beside him.
"I want to ask what the deal with you two is, but I'll wait until you are both able to talk and your minds come back into focus," said Valentine.
"How long will that take and what the hell do you actually want from us?" Eggsy asked.
"Right now, I want for you two to just get your brains back into focus, and once that happens, I'll tell you," Valentine repeated.
Gazelle remained quiet during their exchange. She sat down next to Eggsy.
"It wouldn't be good if you had to ride in a jet and you were still queasy. Trust me, I know," said Gazelle, staring at Valentine.
Valentine's phone rang, "Hang on. I gotta take this."
Valentine walked over to the window, "Hey, Syd?"
"Hey," a girl's voice said on the other end.
"Everything okay there?" he asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine," she said, "Did V Day go okay?"
"Yeah, Syd, it was a complete success. Gazelle and I are headed back there soon. We will have some friends with us," said Valentine.
"Oh, that's good. Who are they?" she asked.
"They're what are left of Kingsman. One of them is your age," he said.
"Okay, great. I can't wait to meet them. I'll see you soon," she said, ending the call.
"Was that Syd?" Gazelle asked Valentine.
"Yeah. She's okay," he said.
"Wait. Who is this Syd?" Eggsy asked.
Valentine and Gazelle turned to face Harry and Eggsy.
"You'll meet her when we get to the country house," Valentine said.