The first thing that came to my mind when I watched this scene was that this is a reference to Sacha’s role in Doctor Who. Ex-agent of MI6, O, turned out to be the SpyMaster, the Doctor's childhood friend and best enemy.
"You hit him in the mouth."
"He said I had eyes like pools!"
"Well, that seems complimentary, rather than a comment to elicit violence."
"If you were a woman, you would understand."