The context of the following conversation is austin knew everyone in town so she knew robin much better than everyone else at the party.:
Robin says I'm glad Austin is at this party. She doesn't get out much..
The friend responds How do you know her?.
Robin responds We are both from the same town over. Austin knows everyone in town but keeps to herself..
The friend responds Well it is good that she knows you really well, at least..
Robin responds Yeah, I just hope she will mingle with other people. I can't stand by her side the entire night..
The friend responds I'm sure she will be fine. She is already talking to that guy over there..