Sesshomaru wanted to bang his head against the wall. Leave it to his mother to do this. Here he was in his father's study and being grilled by his father on things he'd rather not talk about. Kagome was his and he felt like the relationship they shared was going to be something private that he didn't want anybody to know about. However the next few words coming out of his sire's mouth made him instantly alert.
"Son, even if I choose not to meddle in your affairs there is something you should well remember. This upcoming year is ours- the year of the dog. You know of the specialty the year brings which is why your mother sought out this conversation." And suddenly it all made too much sense to Sesshomaru.