The Invincible Iron Man

Rhodey:
Today you get to witness a 3,000-year-old city rise from the dead.

Rhodey:
That's a first. You scared off a woman.

Tony Stark:
Easy to do when you look like Frankenstein.

Tony Stark:
You don't belong with these murderers. Why are you doing this?

Li Mei:
The Mandarin will rise, and many will die in the East and the West. Their souls will be offered as payment for ...

Tony Stark:
Ok, that's the company line.

Jade Dragon Member:
Li Mei, look at it. It is undeniable. The prophecy continues to unfold. He is the Iron Knight. He is destined to battle the risen Mandarin.

Li Mei:
It cannot be him!

Jade Dragon Member:
What is the matter? It is a good thing. The Mandarin can now be defeated.

Li Mei:
We do not know who will be victorious, only that one will die.

Virginia 'Pepper' Potts:
What have you gotten yourself into?

Tony Stark:
I'll explain later, Pep. Right now I need into my office.

Virginia 'Pepper' Potts:
That's going to be a bit difficult since I have S.H.I.E.L.D. agents crawling up my ...

Tony Stark:
Pepper, I know. Can you arrange it?

Tony Stark:
Interactive ex-suits. With these things, one person can accomplish what it would take dozens, exploration of any hostile environments, deep sea, volcano, space, anything. These armors will change the world. And since the next place on the map is on the floor of the Atlantic, the aquatic model is going to get me there.

Rhodey:
Why don't you just own up to it, Tony? You didn't trust me enough to be a part of this project.

Tony Stark:
Rhodey ...

Rhodey:
I mean, I'm your closest friend. I've always been in your corner.

Tony Stark:
Come on, Rhodey. You're making this personal. We're friends. Why are you overreacting?

Rhodey:
I'm the only one who sees it for what it is. Remember when your father took your stuff and put it into his weapon program, how betrayed you felt? Well, guess what, Tony. You're just like him.

Li Mei:
I told you, I have a responsibility.

Tony Stark:
I know, to stop the Mandarin.

Li Mei:
Not to stop him, to ensure his resurrection.

Tony Stark:
What are you saying? You mean, joining the Jade Dragons, the things you said to me...

Li Mei:
I am the last descendent of The Mandarin. It falls to me. I must be his vessel so he may walk the earth again.

The Mandarin:
She has served her purpose, Iron Knight. As for you, your blood must now be shed, and the prophecy must be fulfilled.

Tony Stark:
I have two orders of business. One [opens the door] I am promoting James Rhodes to chief engineer for advanced technologies.

Rhodey:
Thanks, man.

Tony Stark:
You've earned it. And two, I'm handing control of the company over to my father.

Howard Stark:
What?

Tony Stark:
It's yours, Dad. The future of the company is now yours to decide.

Howard Stark:
You know, I've always seen this as a father-son enterprise.

Boyer:
Wonderful news, Tony, Howard. We'll support you both 110%.

Howard Stark:
Shut up, Boyer. My first order of business...

Howard Stark:
[to the board] you're all fired.

Boyer:
Uh, Tony, let me get straight to the point. We've just learned that *someone* has been buying up stock. So much stock that this board no longer has any controlling interest.

Tony Stark:
And you suspect that *I'm* that someone?

Boyer:
Well, yes.

Tony Stark:
You're correct. Stark Enterprises is mine!