"He's tough because he had to be." Necessity can do all kinds of things to someone. The old Nohr sounds cold and unforgiving, but Tilly's seen Garon through Corrin's memories; with a man like that in charge, it's no wonder the kingdom was as messy as it was. Still, this is someone who learned to be crafty about such a heavy situation: give the appearance of obedience and cruelty while still following his heart.

"It must've been so difficult, for you and your Nohrian family to tolerate Garon for so long while quietly working against him. Times like that can bring out the worst in people, but it can also bring out the best, I've learned..."