Considering they are a bunch of spies, they can be awfully thick sometimes.
It’s because, Q reasons, they underestimate him. At first anyway. And they all just think that they are the most interesting people around.
Invariably one of them stumbles upon some observation that Q considers obvious, and blurts it out.
“You’re ambidextrous!”
“You have a surprising knowledge of 1970′s American Funk.”
“You’re actually a good shot.”
Q invariably answers with the same quip: “Well spotted! You must be one of those spies I keep hearing about!” Really just so he doesn’t sprain an eye muscle by rolling them too hard.
But the best part is the reactions.
Margot says, “You know it, darling!” winks, and sashays out the door.
Alec sputters and looks at him quizzically, as if to say, “But… you know I’m a spy.”
But James just tries to conceal a smirk, recognizing that he’s said something rather stupid, but is pleased that Q can surprise him.
Later, when the obvious observation is “You aren’t a virgin at all…” James already looks chagrinned as the words pass his lips. As Q arches an eyebrow, James just kisses him and mutters, “Yes, yes… Spy, you know.”