The context of the following conversation is Alex was being mean, so Carson decided to teach Alex a lesson.:
Carson says I hope Alex learned her lesson..
The friend responds What did she need to learn?.
Carson responds She was being really mean, so I was mean back to her..
The friend responds Did she stop being mean?.
Carson responds She was taken aback, I think she has a bully mentality..
The friend responds Bullies do back down if they're confronted..