At least it isn't a gun, although Tony's fully aware he can withstand a direct shot to the face. Still, rebuilding your brain is a painful and agonizing process he'd rather not go through that again, thank you. If he had two functioning eyes, or at least one not behind an eye patch, they'd definitely be crossed in staring at the bat. He squirms and hisses but otherwise stays where he is. Pain and confusion effectively immobilizing him for the moment.

Not to mention the distinct sense of betrayal, what is Cesar doing, and why? "Seriously, dude, step off." Says the guy pinned to the wall. Little does Cesar realize is that all of this is only serving to infuriate him, and an infuriated and threatened Tony? Goes for the throat at a moment's notice.