The context of the following conversation is It was easy to believe that Kendall had been robbed, because Kendall's story fell within the scope of reason.:
Kendall says I was robbed on the way back from the restaurant..
The friend responds When did this happen?.
Kendall responds Last night after I had dinner with my friends.  They offered to take me home but I wanted to walk..
The friend responds It's not like you live in a scary neighbourhood..
Kendall responds I have always felt safe here.  A teenager pulled a knife out and demanded that I give him my purse..
The friend responds That's horrible, I hope you're okay..