[Aleph is obviously bruised, but not in the hospital. He also looks moodier than he's ever been, but that has nothing to do with his bruises.]

So, now that I'm pretty sure of it...

What do you do when your best friend leaves Equestria?

And, related, Lucifer isn't here anymore. [Aleph swallows.] He didn't really like it in the first place.

...That's all I've got to say.