The context of the following conversation is Austin observed the abuse everyday, and eventually stood up to their drunken father.:
Austin says I stood up to my father yesterday after he's beating us up every day and punched him hard..
The friend responds You need to report this. It was self-defense..
Austin responds Do you think that it was the best thing to do, you know he was drunk as usual..
The friend responds Did you really hurt him?.
Austin responds He looked fine when I saw him this morning, only got a few bruises, hope he learnt the lesson and won't be abusive anymore..