Oh my god, I just realized I'm helping develop Conrad too:
"Oh, well...." Rosalind made her way back into the carriage, looking out the window.
Vera put her armor down, before signaling the carriage to go again.
"I've told you several times not to let your guard down. Even a child could do something. And now that someone knows two Halton Commanders are roaming around Septimus, well that can't be good."
"I know, I know. I'm sorry Vera. But he was all alone. I hate children being like that."
"Well, your intentions were honorable."
They both sat in silence a while, the horses hooves outside, and the wheels clacking the only sound.
"Say, Vera. What is your uncle like?"
"Well, it's been a while since I've seen him. I think when I was 16. But he was always very noble, and level headed. I joined the army because of him. And he was always talking about this up-and-coming new recruit that he was fond of. I think he saw a lot in her."
"He sounds very nice. I can't wait to see him."
"Hehehe. Don't worry. He's hard to miss. He towers over everyone with his armor, and his presence is quite something too."