--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: So, what were you about to do that day…" description: "\"“So, what were you about to do that day, then? Float away or something?” “No.” He looked up from the ground and smiled. “I was about to lift you in my ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a28/a-m-hudson-30659_smiled_so-what-were-you-about-to-do-that-day-th_2348081.jpg" --- # So, what were you about to do that day, then? Float away… ![“So, what were you about to do that day, then? Float away or something?” “No.” He looked up from the ground and smiled. “I was about to lift you in my arms and run, vampire speed, to the closet room under the auditorium stage.” “You would not,” I said, my tone ringing in question. “Ara—” he raised…” quote by A.M. Hudson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a28/a-m-hudson-30659_smiled_so-what-were-you-about-to-do-that-day-th_2348081.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a28/a-m-hudson-30659_smiled_so-what-were-you-about-to-do-that-day-th_2348081.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a28/a-m-hudson-30659_smiled_so-what-were-you-about-to-do-that-day-th_2348081.jpg) > ““So, what were you about to do that day, then? Float away or something?” “No.” He looked up from the ground and smiled. “I was about to lift you in my arms and run, vampire speed, to the closet room under the auditorium stage.” “You would not,” I said, my tone ringing in question. “Ara—” he raised one brow, “I'm a guy. Not a saint.”” [A.M. Hudson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/a-m-hudson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A whimsical exchange where a character offers to lift another at supernatural speed, revealing his non‑saintly identity. **In simple terms:** A playful, fantastical rescue offer. Key Takeaway Embrace imaginative possibilities. Themes imagination fantasy heroism Mood lighthearted curious Type fictional dialogue When to use this quote - role‑play games - creative writing - storytelling Key Concepts supernatural speed identity humor Questions to Reflect On - Would you accept such a rescue? - What does “not a saint” imply? A Different Perspective The tone may seem unrealistic in serious contexts. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet ## Related quotes > [“I dreamt of going on the stage once," he said, looking crestfallen. "It's never too late," I said vaguely. 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