The real trouble was this wasn't Rhodey. Or even Romanoff. This was Steve Rogers, the man with his name on his arm, who had spurned him. Technically Tony went along with it, but that was simply because he'd had no other choice to save face.

"There's a problem with more than just the terrorist attack. People are blowing up. Ex-soldiers. That's why they attacked me. They got Happy in crossfire and..."

See, Tony did have a heart.

"I have to stop them. I was hoping to get the Mk 42 up before I went on surveillance...but I think I need to lay down for a little bit."