Swamped

They were called the "red bellied rabbits", because their uniforms were mostly white save for a patch of red armor around their torsos. Often shortened to "redbellies", or occasionally "bunnies".

It never even struck you as that meanspirited, really. It just served to deprive them of what little menace they had. So it's odd to call them "soldiers" - that's a much more neutral term.

This strengthens your suspicions, but it still isn't confirmation. You think you know where to go with it, though.

"That does sound fun to watch, but I doubt they'd be able to get the right uniforms. Even fake red armor can't be that easy to get ahold of."

"True, but look at all the youngsters here," the old woman chuckles. "Who's even going to know what they looked like? Probably all anybody knows is their uniforms were red, so they're not going to care if it's armor or a fancy jacket."

And now you're sure. This "old woman" is bluffing.

That's really all you need to know, you suppose. But perhaps there's something more you can get out of this conversation before you end it.