NPC in game dialogue suddenly much quieter- New League

This is on PC laptop and Xbox Series X. I checked both.
I reset audio levels, restarted console and checked PC, also resetting audio levels there. Changing audio levels doesn't change anything and it seems to be getting even quieter. Character audio is noticeably louder when they reply on the first floor. I have only checked the sorceress in Act 1 of the new league. I haven't checked Normal league or any other characters there since I deleted them all yesterday. NPCs in Clearfell are the same level as my character. (unfortunately)


The Audio in the manor when going through the first floor when Geonor says "Another one...." "you can reset when you're dead, keep digging"
On the second floor, "The time is nigh. Our triumph is at hand" Same with the third floor - right before you take the lift down.
Thankfully, the audio appears to go back to normal when the fight begins with "no noose this time, I'll remove your head myself."