He was forced encouraged to come to ponyville for the minor vacation from college. Celestia had wanted to take him there, but never really had the chance. They were both busy. She had her duties as a ruler, Lucifer had his studies. It was from his mother’s encouragement, that a certain princess of friendship had to meet him on the train and have him stay at her castle likely out of pure excitement to even learn that he existed in the first place. Thankfully, she didn’t really know that he is an alicorn, or saw through the illusion spell.... Because he didn’t want to bother with the questions and the possibility of his secret being ousted to the public.
For the most part, he was occupied with unpacking his things in the free guest room that was offered to him. He didn’t pack much. Books, some supplies, portable telescope, a few essentials. He was alone for now, as the princess had an emergency to attend to. At least, that was what he was led to believe. Lucifer knew that he’ll need his privacy if he’ll ever stretch his wings out in secret. So, he dispelled the illusion over his wings and spread them out. Wings like a dove. He stretched, working out the discomfort in his body. The prince always found it uncomfortable to hide his wings all the time, but he knew he didn’t want the attention. He gotten it enough for those who knew his mother. Who knew him. He heard the door creak and he immediately turned around to see if it was the princess returning so soon.... But no, it wasn’t. It was somepony else. Someone he didn’t know, or quite meet. All he felt was dread.