Seraph: You seek the Oracle.
Neo: Who are you?
Seraph: I am Seraph. I can take you to her. But first, I must apologize.
Neo: For what?
Seraph: For this. [fighting ensues]
Seraph: [fighting has stopped] Good.
Seraph: The Oracle has many enemies, I had to be sure.
Neo: Of what?
Seraph: That you were The One.
Neo: You could’ve just asked.
Seraph: No. You do not truly know someone until you fight them.
Neo: Are you a programmer?
[Seraph shakes his head no]
Neo: Then what are you?
Seraph: [pauses, then faces Neo] I protect that which matters most.
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