Zaphiel watched as the ceremonial painting of the Initiate's armor was done. When the servitors and the Ecclesiarchal priest walked to his armor, Zahpiel made the sign of the Aquila over his chest in deference to the God-Emperor and his servants that stood before him. Truly Zaphiel was blessed to witness such a ceremony. But as he watched the servitor apply the paint, he couldn't help but feel as though the black coating was a bit redundant in some places, given his home chapter's heraldry, as well as the armor color of the Chaplains in general. Nonetheless, Zaphiel was respectfully quiet during the ceremony, and when the time came to affix the silver pauldron of the Deathwatch to the armor, Zaphiel did so with great internal honor, feeling proud to be part of such a monumental occasion.

When Zaphiel was introduced to his mentor and partner, he immediately felt a sense of camaraderie with the fellow sons of Dorn. Giving them both a salute, he stated "It is an honor and a privilege to fight alongside you both. I look forward to our endeavors together." With that, he turned to face Brother Koldobika and asked "If it is not too forward of me, might I be reunited with my Rosarius? It holds both personal and professional sentiment, and I want to ensure that it is once again in my possession."