Characters: All InuYasha and Ranma 1/2 characters, and many plot devices and storylines that I write are the sole property and copyright of Rumiko Takahashi. When I write characters created by other authors, they also belong to THEM. All original characters are identified as such in my story headings if I have any interest in "protecting" them.

Dialog: Similarly, various dialog is taken from English translations of the Manga published and copyrighted by Viz, Inc (up to current English publication volumes as noted in the stories) and Chris Rijik of Sengoku-o-Togi Zouski (remaining translations) or M Satoh of Ear-Tweak.com. 

Disclaimer: Copyright infringement is not intended by any of the above, as I do not own these things. Specific attribution is given. I get absolutely nothing in return for my writing but the fun of doing it and the warm fuzzies from reviews. No moola. No advertising. Nada. Don't sue cuz there's nothing to get!

Credit:  I make an effort to be original in every aspect of my writing except for the above. I do not plagurize actual text or plot lines. If you see a similarity in storyline etc. in my writing to someone else's (either a published author or a fanfic author), I would like to know about it so that I can make an effort to be even more original.