[Kilgrave smiles with obvious satisfaction as he watches Stark struggle in his seat, unable to even try and help himself while his body screams for oxygen. It's a small lesson in the grand scheme of things but an important one. Stark needs to know that he's not totally invulnerable.

That said, the metal gauntlet suddenly appearing around Stark's hand is disconcerting. Kilgrave frowns, raising his eyebrows.]

Sassy, isn't she? You wanted a demonstration of my powers, don't blame me when I give you one. You can breathe now. So, you've been mind controlled before? By whom?

[He carries on as if this is a completely normal conversation. He's interested to hear about his competition.]