The context of the following conversation is Skylar held her hand to Sasha's chest because she wanted her to know that she was serious about the promise.:
Skylar says I made a strange hand to chest gesture the other day..
The friend responds Were you pledging allegiance to the flag?.
Skylar responds No, but I was promising Sasha something and wanted to relay I was serious..
The friend responds So a patriotic gesture just came about from pure instinct..
Skylar responds Yeah, habits from school, I guess..
The friend responds Did Sasha believe you?.