The context of the following conversation is Aubrey met a creepy stranger at the park who was trying to get Aubrey to go home with them.:
Aubrey says I had to use pepper spray at the park today!.
The friend responds What? Are you okay?.
Aubrey responds This creep was following me and trying to get me to go home with him..
The friend responds That is awful, I am so sorry you had to go through that..
Aubrey responds He wouldn't take no for an answer, so I had no other choice that to use my pepper spray..
The friend responds You did well. For your safety, you should always carry it with you. You should also report it to the police..