The context of the following conversation is Aubrey asked Tracy a question about the project because they weren't in class the day it was talked about.:
Aubrey says I asked Tracy a question about the project because I missed class yesterday..
The friend responds Where did you go?.
Aubrey responds I had a dental appointment..
The friend responds Was that painful?.
Aubrey responds It wasn't bad. I had a filling and the dentist took care of me and numbed me really well..
The friend responds That's good.  I know you can't stand pain..