Roxy looked at Eggsy curiously from across the café table. "So, did you reschedule that date with the princess?"
"Yeah, we went out last night instead."
"What exactly does one do with a princess?"
"Went to dinner and saw a movie."
That brought about a shocked look from Roxy. "Had dinner and saw a movie? With a princess?"
"Hey! She's surprisingly down to earth and, unsurprisingly, human to! What, just because she's royalty means she doesn't go out and watch movies?" asked Eggsy with a huff. "Besides, why do we always have to talk about me? Why not yourself?"
"Because you would be bored out of your mind," Roxy replied with a roll of her eyes. "I'm either at work, at home with my family or alone, or with Percival."
"You got a thing for Percival?"
"Yes, about as much as you have one for Harry," responded Roxy, backfiring Eggsy's attempted innuendo. As Eggsy stuck out his tongue in disgust she continued with, "I just honestly don't have time do much else. Why does that always seem to surprise you?"
"Because it's an obvious lie! I mean come on, there's got to be somebody! Trade some tea time with Percival for a night out with someone your own age. I mean come on. It's not like it would be hard for you—"
"Our target's leaving," Roxy interrupted but as she stood up Eggsy pulled her back down.
"Hey, the streets aren't busy and we can clearly see from here. It would be a bit suspicious if we just up and left and we haven't even paid," said Eggsy.
Roxy quickly took out her wallet, dropped a couple of bills onto the table and stood up again. "There, he's far enough away and that's plenty for our food. Come on."
Grabbing Eggsy by the arm, she pulled him up and hurriedly began to walk down the street with Eggsy in tow.
"Alright alright! It's not like I'm going to drop off the earth if you don't drag me around. Let off!" Eggsy grumbled as he smoothed out his suit before quickly catching up with Roxy's shorter strides. "Okay, we're following him again. Now back to what I was saying—"
"Can we please just drop it?"
"Why? This is like the easiest mission yet. All we're doing is tailing this guy, making sure he doesn't meet with anyone suspicious, and basically hoping that he doesn't end up signing a contract with the wrong people. Open and shut! Or can you just not multitask?"
"I can multitask. I would just prefer to not say anything on this matter."
Eggsy shut up but kept a rather soured look upon his face. Roxy glanced at him enough that she knew he'd keep a bitter disposition until she told him at least something so she let out a tired sigh and added, "If it makes you any happier I am seeing someone."
"Ah ha! I knew it! So who's the lucky guy?"
"I think you mean lucky girl."
"So that's why you were never wooed by my good looks and charming personality."
"No, I've dated both men and women Eggsy. You're simply not my type."
"I'm hurt," Eggsy replied with a large grin. "So, at least tell me her name."
"Evelyn, though she prefers Evie."
"A last name?"
"No, you'd look her up," Roxy responded with a sly smile. Her eyes darted back to the target and she quickly said, "He's going into a library so shut it."
"But I want to know more about Evie!"
"Just grab a book and try to look like you're reading."
They got comfortable and made it look like they were studying for something as they would look from the books to their phone, rereading over different sections and pointing things out to each other. In actuality, Eggsy was still grilling Roxy for more information.
"You have to tell me something about her," Eggsy texted.
"Really? Did we sign a contract?"
"Come on. Don't tell me you're not dying to gush about this girl. I mean as embarrassed I may get I don't mind talking about Tilde to you."
"And I'm glad you do but that doesn't mean I owe you anything."
"But mates talk about this kind of stuff. And if you're afraid I'll try to stalk her to make sure she's right for you, then just don't give me any physical appearances or the rest of her name. Now, what are her hobbies?"
Roxy let out an exhausted sigh but began texting back. They talked for nearly an hour before their target was making to leave again. This time he headed towards the more downtown area, the number of people drastically increasing and causing them to move closer. When he stopped at a restaurant Roxy couldn't help but groan.
"How much food does he have to eat?"
"Well it is almost supper time."
"And he had three hefty snacks in between it and lunch," shot back Roxy. "Come on. It looks like he's going to sit outside again."
Once more, Roxy and Eggsy forced themselves to have another meal, their slowness working for them as despite their target's speed in guzzling down food, the amount he had ordered did take some time to scarf down.
The city moved around them in a quick blur, cars and bikes and people pushing and prodding to try and get to their location faster than the last. It was easy keeping an eye on their target and Eggsy and Roxy were about to move their conversation into a different direction when they suddenly heard the screech of tires from the crossroad behind them.
Jumping up, Eggsy strained his head around and above the frozen crowd.
"A crash hasn't happened," said Eggsy as horns began honking and a few people shouted. "There's a woman in the middle of the intersection."
As their target had moved with the crowd, Eggsy and Roxy did the same. Once Roxy got a better look at the woman she couldn't help but open her mouth in a small gasp. "It's—"
Bang.
"Ahh!"
"Scheiße!"
"Einz-einz-zwei anrufen!"
Eggsy felt an almost numbing sensation. He kept his eyes on the target but he couldn't help but feel his eyes and body going back to the scene. For a few seconds, the area had cleared as people had stepped back in shock and confusion. It was enough for both Eggsy and Roxy to see the lifeless body splayed out across the ground. Then as if someone had pressed fast-forward, people rushed forward while others turned and left the scene as quickly as possible.
He'd killed people in the line of duty, seen people die by accidents and kill others out of spite or some higher calling. Yet he'd never seen anyone just up and kill themselves and it left an odd coldness that traveled throughout his body. His senses seemed to shut off as he tried to process what he'd just seen.
Noise started to filter in first.
Though Eggsy knew nothing was wrong with his communication link to Kingsman, it was almost like the sound on the other side was slowly growing louder until it finally reached its normal volume. He'd completely forgotten Percival was monitoring their mission. There hadn't been any reason for him to make contact beforehand so his voice only added to the confusion for a slight moment.
"Keep your eyes on the target! He's leaving Galahad! Lancelot get moving!"
Roxy immediately started towards the target yet she still tried to say, "But—"
"I went over the footage I could. No way could she have faked that. The arterial spray alone confirms that it was a kill shot. Remember, you're not here for her," Percival interrupted, his voice moving quick and fast.
"Her body—" tried Eggsy.
"Will be picked up by the local police. Her killing herself here has nothing to do with the current mission," finished Percival.
"Percival, I don't feel like this right. It just doesn't make sense and—"
"Lancelot just follow my lead on this, alright? If for whatever reason we need to look into this further we'll do so," Percival replied.
"Hey Perc, should we tell Harry and Merlin about this?" put in Eggsy. "They have a right to know and—"
"Let them finish off their week. They still have three days left and if we contacted them they'd come running back. No need to stir up fuss. Your target is going into that market on your right. Make sure you keep up."
Eggsy let out a sigh but followed Roxy into the store. "This feels wrong," he muttered as he followed her.
"I completely agree with you but we're going to finish out this mission first," replied Roxy. Hesitating, she continued with, "I wish I could celebrate because Lotta's death is all I ever want since I first met her and yet I can't help but feel that something is going on that, when it comes to light, could do irreparable damage."
As they both squeezed through the crowd, Eggsy muttered, "God I wish I didn't agree with you."
AN: A break from Harry and Merlin and my first chapter without them in it! I don't know if I'll have a chapter like this again but I felt it was necessary for the story that I'm making and this way it's not just fluff! Thanks again to everyone! You guys are awesome!