The context of the following conversation is Sydney had a tiny scratch on her arm and make a big deal about it to her parents.:
Sydney says I think I might have overreacted the other day..
The friend responds What happened?.
Sydney responds I was visiting my parents and they got a new cat..
The friend responds Was the cat a friendly cat?.
Sydney responds I was trying to pet it and it scratched me. I got really mad and my mother acted protective towards the cat..
The friend responds I know that you would never hurt an animal..