The context of the following conversation is Robin set the controls at a different level so that they could be in defiance of the rules.:
Robin says I have to turn it down.
The friend responds i can barely hear it though.
Robin responds well its past 10 and im not letting our crabby old neighbor send in another complaint.
The friend responds shes such a pill isnt she.
Robin responds she is, hopefully shell croak soon.
The friend responds i hope so too, its like walking around on eggshells here.