Arriving at the second floor without word from Charlotte, Xerox's clothes were still tattered and dirty. Well, it was not like he had a chance to change or anything. The trip from the infirmary to the second floor was deadly silent, leaving him anxious, and wondering about what he should do, worried about the incident earlier. Once on the second floor, it was time for the ceremony. The ceremony was no big deal, but he could not find Rue. Shaking the Headmaster's hand, he bowed in thanks for his rank, and for the idea of giving Rue one as well. With that, it was time for the last person, Keith, to receive his envelope with his grade. With the ceremony over, it was time to head back and change for the ball.
When arriving at the second floor, Rue could not get passed the people to see the ceremony. Trying his best to see and get through, he noticed that Xerox was awake, and he was glad. With that said and done, he went back down and waited for Xerox at their dorm.
Heading off, Xerox took the elevator and went to the dorm and found Rue. "Hey, how you been bud?" he ruffled the top of Rue's mane. Rue cried a high pitch, sounding a little annoyed. "Sorry, for making you worry. Don't worry, I am fine. Anyway, we've got a ball to attend now, so let's go," Xerox smiled, changing his clothes. Leaving his tattered clothes on a hanger, he changed into the official SeeD uniform, something more suitable for the ball. Rue groomed himself, but was not exactly appearing more presentable. Still, he held himself proud. The two then started to head to the inauguration party/ball.