[ His gaze fixes on the food, lifting his chin each time a new dish is revealed. He makes a small thoughtful, appreciative noise. Opening up his hand, he gestures for Konoha to serve herself first this time around.

And, Sesshomaru keeps himself from clicking his tongue about hearing that love is a strength. He feels warmer for it; he knows that he would never wish to sacrifice the life of Rin to accomplish anything. To some degree, the same could be said about Jaken and Kohaku. And no matter what he says, he will protect Inuyasha. But these things feel like ... weaknesses, at times. Because people can take what he cares about in an attempt to control him.

It is only at the last part does he find himself pausing. ]

Rin?

[ He repeats his daughter's name carefully. His eyes widen slightly at the idea that she would get married and have a child of her own -- that did not occur to him. ]

He will be. He will most likely be another greater demon. [ Like he would allow her to marry any low-bred demon. However, he pauses as he realizes that if Rin truly fell in love with one of those ... would he be able to tell her 'no?' He frowns considerably. ]

The child would be a half-breed, but being related to me... I would carve a place for that child to exist. Even if I have to kill every other demon or human... I will protect that child. [ That is what Konoha is getting at, yes? ]