--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I wish the Fallen would just come to us…" description: "\"“I wish the Fallen would just come to us for a change.” Ironically, Fallen Angels dropped from the sky and surrounded us. “I wish I had a chocolate cak..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c53/laura-kreitzer-4509_change_i-wish-the-fallen-would-just-come-to-us_938932.jpg" --- # I wish the Fallen would just come to us for a change.”… ![“I wish the Fallen would just come to us for a change.” Ironically, Fallen Angels dropped from the sky and surrounded us. “I wish I had a chocolate cake!” I exclaimed, staring up. No cake appeared, though I did get a few wry glances. Andrew’s body shook with silent laughter while Lucia gave me…” quote by Laura Kreitzer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c53/laura-kreitzer-4509_change_i-wish-the-fallen-would-just-come-to-us_938932.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c53/laura-kreitzer-4509_change_i-wish-the-fallen-would-just-come-to-us_938932.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c53/laura-kreitzer-4509_change_i-wish-the-fallen-would-just-come-to-us_938932.jpg) > ““I wish the Fallen would just come to us for a change.” Ironically, Fallen Angels dropped from the sky and surrounded us. “I wish I had a chocolate cake!” I exclaimed, staring up. No cake appeared, though I did get a few wry glances. Andrew’s body shook with silent laughter while Lucia gave me raised eyebrows. “What? It worked for the Fallen Angels.”” [Laura Kreitzer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/laura-kreitzer/) ## 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 wish for the Fallen to bring cake leads to absurd expectations and disappointment. **In simple terms:** Wishing for fantastical help leads to let disappointment. Key Takeaway Manage expectations realistically. Themes fantasy disappointment humor Mood playful ironic Type narrative fictional When to use this quote - creative writing - role‑playing games - storytelling - personal hope Key Concepts mythology wish fulfillment Questions to Reflect On - What do you wish could solve your problems? - How to balance imagination with reality? 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