Why is it that a man so obsessed with his own longevity, can be so careless with the people who control his fate? The Hand is concerned with this rebellious streak you've shown. You left the confines of your penthouse.
I explained that already. There was someone claiming to be Danny–
AAlexi
Danny Rand. The lost heir to your company, yes. He and Madame Gao met earlier tonight. She finds it odd that you failed to mention the man whose identity you helped restore is also the legendary Iron Fist, the sworn enemy of The Hand.
It's a... It's a unique force used to protect K'un-Lun. It's passed down from generation to generation, and it's given to one student from the monastery to wield.
You really need to take better care of yourself, Danny. This room has terrible feng shui. Too many angles. Poison arrows can weaken the soul over time. [places a plant in on the shelf] That's better, don't you agree?
I've been in Rand far longer than you have. And I don't plan on leaving anytime soon. [Danny steps towards her] You're not going to attack an old woman in front of all your employees, are you? I think Danny Rand is in enough trouble around here.
The other Iron Fists I've known were fierce, unrelenting in their mission to protect K'un-Lun from The Hand. They would never have backed down from a grand duel just to save the life of one girl.
[smiles to herself] I've been alive long enough to watch the world change in many ways. But this change now, it feels significant. The Devil of Hell's Kitchen. The man with unbreakable skin. And now, an immortal weapon has left K'un-Lun, not to fulfill his duty, but in dereliction of it. History says that the Iron Fist and The Hand are mortal enemies. But I wonder... in the spirit of change, perhaps we can be something different. Last night showed me the truth. K'un-Lun did not send you to hunt us down. You left of your own free will, because you want to be Danny Rand. So, why not enjoy the life you traveled so far for? I need your company. But the spoils are for you to enjoy. Buy a yacht, eat at fancy restaurants with your friends, like Claire Temple and Colleen Wing. Stop your war. This city is no place for the Iron Fist. You're a businessman now, and this is the best offer you're ever going to get.
I know some of you aren't happy with me, and I know what you want me to do. But, I've made a decision. Until we can be sure it isn't causing illness, we're shutting down the Staten Island plant. We're also gonna keep everyone on payroll. That way no one loses their job.
But he isn't. And as far as I can tell, he's nowhere in this company. And believe me, I've spent most of the day looking. I know you all want me to back out on this, but my dad once told me: "If something is worth fighting for, you stand and you fight." So I'm standing.
MMaria
Danny, you may have a voice on this board, but it's just a courtesy.
She seems to think it's gonna make front page tomorrow. [Board members check the news on their phones, seeing an article authored by Karen about it] Listen, I know this isn't what you wanted, any of you. But if you look deep down at the better part of yourselves, you'll know we're doing the right thing.
You've refused to sell The Hand's heroin. They've taken your pier, butchered your men. They've given you two choices, serve or die. I'm here to give you a third. Join with us, we know where the heart of their operation is.
Because I've heard Madame Gao's plans for you. And if you do nothing, you'll all be dead by the end of the week. You don't know me, but The Hand does, and they fear me. With you and your men by our side, they'll fear you too.
I'm in the fight club. I'm beating the shit out of people. I'm completely out of control. I have no idea what I'm doing. And this from someone who's always been in complete control.
You often find yourself fraternizing with people with gifts. Daredevil, Luke Cage, Danny Rand. You secretly hope that the thing that makes them special will rub off on you, but it hasn't, and you have failed each of them in different ways.
You are looking for who you want to be, searching for your destiny. But it's selfish of you to involve Danny in your quest. He has greater problems to deal with. If you were going to be special, it would have already happened. The only thing that can come out of this for you is sorrow, heartbreak and pain. Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is leave. Danny would understand that.
[translating] "The frog trapped in a well does not understand the sea." So what? That's a saying anyone in Japan would know. It was printed in his obituary, you could have looked that up.
He spoke it to you many times, because you always saw the wider world, understood what was at stake, just as you do now. If you allow this charade to continue, all will be lost. Release me and I will allow you to proceed with your life untouched, I can guarantee that. They are coming Ms. Wing, you know what they'll do when they arrive. Get out now, before it is too late.
Do you know what he will do when he finds out the truth? Danny Rand belongs to someone else. He will never be yours. Your path leads in a different direction. Honor the warrior your grandfather created.
There is a legend about a shepherd from the village of my great-grandfather. He made an arrangement with The Hand, just like your father. He was killed on the battlefield, more than once. And every time he arrived back at the village his wife was overjoyed. It seemed like such a miraculous gift, but it wasn't. Each time he came back...
[nods] One night, without warning, he took two of his own children and roasted them on a fire. When his wife discovered it, she fled with her only remaining child in her arms. They destroy the ones closest to them first. The only solution is to run.
