I'm going to do what I want and like what I want. No approval necessary.

[ His voice becomes smooth as if he'd regained his composure, though he'd hardly be surprised if Stark knew he was rattled. He knows he has to sound like he's at least a little unstable, but he actually rather is. Maybe that would work in his favor.

Probably not. ]

Now, if I'm such a malevolent creature, come at me. I think the fact that you could defeat me as I am is quite obvious, though I'd like to think I could hold my own for a little while.