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A Day at Headquarters

Daisy did not like the Kingsman underground tube. It rather freaked her out once she realized there was never going to be anything to see out the windows. Just darkness. So in the end to distract her Harry found himself joining Eggsy in plying her with random questions about daycare, the friends she'd made there, and whatever else came to mind that she might have an opinion on. Which was how by the end of the tube ride Harry learned that she thought vanilla cupcakes were better than chocolate, her friend Penny from daycare was wrong about pineapple on pizza being gross because Eggsy liked it and Eggsy was always right, and that a boy named Ben had thrown up in class that week. He'd apparently vomited all over the floor, right beside a girl named Alice. Who'd then proceeded to finger-paint with it until Mrs. Markle had noticed and made her stop. Daisy still wasn't sure what she thought of that, Harry hastening to tell her that no, human vomit was not a proper art supply and should not be touched. Daisy agreed that that made sense, especially once Eggsy reminded her of how bad that stuff smelled and did she really want her fingers smelling like that. She did not.

Harry also learned that Daisy wasn't allowed candy bars before eleven due to an unfortunate incident with a Mars bar-good to know-and also the fact that Daisy was already brainstorming ideas for who she would want to be for Halloween even though that particular holiday wasn't really a big deal here in Britain. Tequila had apparently mentioned it to her at the picnic and when Eggsy had told him about it not really being a thing in the UK Tequila had apparently invited them to come to the States to celebrate it properly.

Which meant, from Harry's point of view, that the American had bribed Daisy with thoughts of dressing up and candy in order to get Eggsy and his cooking skills to cross the ocean. Which was a clever ruse, Harry would give him that. But the joke was most likely on Tequila since it wasn't quite September yet and Harry was quite confident that without weekly reminders Daisy would forget about the whole thing within a couple of weeks.

It also wouldn't be the end of the world to have to celebrate Halloween in the United States-probably-so instead of worrying about that Harry concentrated on helping to keep Daisy distracted until finally they came to a stop and the doors opened to reveal the brightly lit room that signaled their arrival at Headquarters.

"YAY!"

Chuckling over her enthusiasm Harry motioned for Eggsy to carry her out and deposit her on the floor before together they retrieved all their baggage so that they could continue on their way.

Daisy, in the meantime, jumped in place and pointed towards the window directly across from them, wanting to know where they were and what was over there. She didn't want to find out without them by her side, just in case, it seemed.

"From that window you can see your brother's idea of heaven." Harry told her with a smile.

"Say wot?"

"Go see."

Eggsy gave him a suspicious look but set his bags down and scooping Daisy back up walked over to look through the window and down at Kingsman's transportation wing.

"HOLY FUCK!"

Knowing there was no point-Eggsy probably wouldn't hear him anyway-Harry didn't bother to remind Eggsy about not swearing around Daisy. Instead he left his own bag beside Eggsy's and walked over to join the other two at the window.

As he'd anticipated Eggsy was staring at the hanger's contents like he could cry tears of joy. Especially since Harry didn't doubt for a moment the boy's mind would soon turn to how he could go about convincing Harry to let him test drive the majority of the vehicles spread out before them.

Being a man Harry's thoughts couldn't help but think in terms of sexual favors, but of course he'd never demand that. Though he would require proper adult supervision in the cars with Eggsy when the younger man eventually manipulated him into letting him test out certain vehicles. And that adult sadly could not be him since Harry knew himself well enough to know he'd have one of two reactions to those experiences. Either he'd have a heart attack and die from worry and the shock of the boy's driving or he'd let Eggsy get away with whatever crazy stunts the boy came up with and they'd both end up in the hospital or worse. Ergo he'd ask someone, probably Lancelot, to accompany Eggsy instead. She'd keep him in line, no question.

"Are do's all yours, Unca Harry?"

"They belong to Kingsman, actually. They aren't mine except to borrow sometimes."

"Cause sharin is important."

"Yes, it is." Harry agreed, his tone as solemn as Daisy's had been.

"Harry..."

Lips twitching at the big eyed, pleading look Eggsy was now aiming in his direction Harry reached over to give Eggsy's back a comforting pat. "Yes, I'll arrange for you to get a tour of the hanger and its contents. What you will be permitted to get behind the wheel of will be determined over time. Now come on, we should get going before Merlin sends out a search party for us. It amuses him."

"He says you's is always late."

"He would."

Eggsy stared out the window longingly for another minute or so and then sadly dragged his feet away as they went back to retrieve their bags and then set off down the hallway to Merlin's tech department. Daisy, who was back on her feet once more, skipped along between them, urging them to go faster because she wanted to see her Mr. Merwin ASAP.

Poor Eggsy.

"There, there, Darling. Chin up. If everything goes as planned today there will certainly be time for us to at least visit the hanger. And really I'm sure once you start showing up with your biscuits and such the mechanics and drivers will fall all over themselves to let you play with whatever you like."

It only took a moment for Harry to think about that and just what Eggsy's could get access to. "Fuck. I shouldn't have said that."

"Language, Harry." Laughing, Eggsy grinned at him. "And I promise ta leave the planes alone. Least not without a whole bunch of lessons first."

Harry could literally feel the blood draining out of his head as cold chills shivered up his spine.

"Oi! It's in my blood, I'll have ya know. My grandad was a pilot, remember? Not ta mention my gift is Air."

"Still...for my sake...and Daisy's of course...no?"

Eggsy's attempt to keep a stern, straight face lasted for about fifteen seconds before he broke out into delighted laughter.

"Your face. Seriously. All right, all right. I stick with land stuff for the time bein, kay?"

"Thank you. That would be muchly appreciated." So much so that Harry leaned over and down to steal a quick kiss from Eggsy, which was returned with enthusiasm.

"So this is what was keeping ya?"

"Mr. Merwin!"

Running as only Daisy could run Daisy made a beeline for Merlin, who'd just appeared from around the corner having apparently come out to get them. Or his latest supply of biscuits.

Scooping Daisy up into his arms as soon as she was in reach Merlin settled her against his chest with a wide smile on his face. "Good morning, Lass. Welcome to Kingsman."

"I gets ta play with ya all day!"

"We'll have lots of fun, yes." Merlin grinned at her before turning his head to smirk in Harry's direction. "Your mother called. Wanted to make sure you were at work like you said."

"You must be joking."

"Sadly, no. Lucky for you, I assured her you were."

"Right. Like you don't owe me a hundred times over from when I stretched the truth for you. Especially when it came to your mum and your father's dieting restrictions. And I was basically at work when I got off the phone with her. I can't believe she called you."

He knew his mother was in serious denial as to her own age, but she had to be aware he wasn't a child at the very least.

"Really? You're surprised?" Merlin's raised eyebrows spoke volumes.

Right. This was his mother they were talking about. Of course she had.

Best not to dwell on it.

"Right. We've brought both your lunch and things for Daisy to play with. And of course if you need us at any time you'll know where to find us. Which room did you reserve for us?"

"Gym Three. And I expect you both to behave while you're in there."

"Merlin."

"Harry." Merlin shot back in the same tone of voice. "Don't act like I don't know ye. Now hand over the stuff and Flower and I shall be on our way. No need to traumatize her after all."

It was at times like this that Harry had to question what he'd been thinking, becoming friends with Merlin.

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The gym they'd been assigned was one of the smallest at Kingsman Headquarters. It was usually signed out by one individual at a time and was kept empty unless equipment was requested for some training purpose. Today it was empty save for the large mats that covered parts of the flooring and the elemental features. Along one wall was a water feature that had water raining down a meter or so before ending up in a basin that then recycled the water, while on the opposite wall there were candles and other items that would provide them with fire if needed. Plants had to be brought in as there were no windows to see through and the lights were kept dim so as not to be too glaring. Some of their agents had a sensitivity to such things. Before they'd come into the gym both he and Eggsy had stopped in the supply room to pick up work out clothing kept on hand for members of Kingsman to borrow, the two of them changing into the simple black trousers and plain black T-shirts before entering the gym to begin Eggsy's first lesson.

Stepping inside Eggsy looked around with interest, his expression puzzled after he'd given the empty space a thorough once over.

"So...ow are we training, exactly?"

"By starting at the beginning. Which means that we don't need anything aside from what's already here or on our persons."

"O...kay."

Chuckling, Harry motioned Eggsy to follow him over to the closest mat, which was about the size of two king sized mattresses put together. Once there Harry leaned down and pulled off his left gym trainer, lightly tossing it onto the middle of the mat.

"Now you said that you've never been able to do more than move things a little with your Gift. What's the largest thing you've ever moved?"

"Uhm...a cat? It was about ta be hit by a car and I was able ta blow it back onto the grass afor it could get hit. But desperation probably helped with that one. I can lift little stuff easily enough, but I ain't no Matilda neither. My control ain't great if I'm tryin ta move more than one thing, and even with one thing I can't do much for long."

"I see. Then to start I think we should see if that's altered now that your house elf nature has been...nurtured."

"That's one way of puttin it."

Shrugging his shoulders Eggsy pointed at the trainer as he asked if that's what he was moving.

"To start with, yes."

Saluting him, Eggsy winked and then turned to face the trainer, lifting up a hand in its direction with his palm out like he was telling someone to stop.

Harry couldn't see the wind Eggsy conjured but the trainer rose up from the mat to hover about ten feet in the air in one quick jerk.

"Yeah...it's stronger than it was. I'd normally have to concentrate more."

"Shall we see if you can lift me?"

Eggsy visibly paled at that idea, the shoe thudding back to the mat as his concentration broke.

"Yeah...rather not. I mean I probably couldn't do it, but if I could-I don't want ta risk hurtin ya, Harry."

If Eggsy was a regular Kingsman trainee Harry might have ordered him to try anyway, but in this case Harry saw no reason to since the odds that Eggsy's life or someone else's would depend on his immediate training was slim. They could ease into this as slowly as Eggsy was comfortable with. So instead Harry asked Eggsy to attempt to do different things to the trainer, testing Eggsy's control.

He didn't have much as it turned out.

Eggsy did have more power than he'd apparently had previously, but had never had the opportunity to learn to harness it. The grandfather had no doubt taught Eggsy what little he'd been taught or learned on his own, but that would have been nothing compared to the sort of training given within the magical families. They would need to start with the bare basics before they moved onto anything further.

Going forward he'd have to assign another Air Gifted to train Eggsy given that one always learned best from someone who had experience with your element, Harry mused, watching Eggsy try to write his name with the trainer.

"Will ya show me how ya used my magic before?" Eggsy asked when he gave up on the name writing after the fourth failed attempt. "I've been real curious what it's like since I slept through it the last time."

That was very much skipping ahead training wise, but Harry saw no harm in it. Especially seeing as he did owe Eggsy for using his magic before without permission. It would also allow him to better judge the strength of Eggsy's gift for himself. He'd been too distracted when they'd been linked before.

"Of course."

Moving in closer Harry told Eggsy to stand in front of him, his back pressed against Harry's chest.

Eggsy leered at him. There was no other word for it.

"For science?"

"If you like."

And of course Eggsy had to snuggle his lovely arse against Harry as he settled in against him. Harry really should have seen it coming because of that leer. Oh well. It wasn't like he wasn't enjoying it. A fact Eggsy was no doubt well aware of given the additional wiggling he was doing.

"Enough of that. Enjoyable as it is. I'm going to use your magic first, then use my own. Eventually, with enough training, you should be able to draw on my magic even when I'm not in the room with you." Or at least Harry was willing to bet that their bond was that strong. Or would be in the near future. Provided things continued between the two of them in the romantic and sexual sense. There was nothing like sex to boost your magic after all.

"Ready when you are."

Calling Eggsy's magic up to obey him was as easy as the last time, Harry experiencing the other man's magic the same way as before. Damn.

Against him Eggsy jerked in surprise as the light breeze blew around them, weaving around and between their bodies.

His breathing becoming rather ragged to Harry's ears, Eggsy shuddered against Harry's chest. "Fuck. That's...ya feel that, right?"

"Yes. Like a bunch of cats made of air. Or at least that's what it reminds me of."

"Well I wasn't thinkin that before, but yeah-it fucking does. It's weird as fuck but...I can feel your magic too. In the wind. Fuck. It's like you're the wind too and you're all around me and in me and fuck! Fuck, is it supposed ta be like that?"

"If we weren't..." There really was no delicate way to put it. "We're already bonded magically and we had sex the night before. That matters, magically. I've never felt this strong a link when I've shared my magic with someone else." And curiosity had Harry breaking the link to Eggsy's magic, instead calling up his own this time and offering it to Eggsy through their bond to see what would happen.

Of course Eggsy had no idea how to use Harry's magic; but he could feel it.

"Jesus wot-this is your magic? I can feel it. It's like rain? Only not. It's like a cross between rain and sweat which sounds really gross but it ain't. Like water on my skin only it's clinging, not dripping. Is that what it feels like ta you?"

Imaging Eggsy's bare body covered in water clinging to every dip and curve of the boy's delicious body-well there was nothing Harry wanted more than for that to be true and he thirsted for the privilege of lapping up every drop of that water up with his tongue. Fuck.

The way Eggsy said Harry's name made it clear he had a pretty good idea why Harry hadn't answered his question.

It took Harry a minute or so to remember what the question was. "My Water Gift is extremely strong, as is my selkie blood. To me-I can feel my fur under my skin, taste the water in the air. I ache to submerge myself in water."

Twisting around Eggsy's pupils were blown and his color high as he stared up at Harry. "It hurts ya?"

Lifting up a hand Harry stroked his fingers over Eggsy's cheek, cupping it. "Aches. But I'm used to it."

"Fuck, Harry."

And understanding completely Harry mentally said to hell with Merlin's warning about behaving in the gym as he leaned down to take Eggsy's mouth in a searing kiss.

They'd bribe him with biscuits if necessary.