I might use pup from time to time as a pet name...(and because it's so everywhere in the fanfic, so my ear's gotten used to it, and it might sneak in to a line)...after all, we call our children kids, which is the name for baby goats...but if we're following the manga, pup should not be the generic at all. Inu normally refers to children by words which probably runt or brat are better translations..LOL.

I sort of work under this assumption, anyway: Inu's been socialized by humans (i.e., his mom in particular) and although he might do some of the things he does which are the result of having Inu Youkai heritage, he thinks in labels of the human world. Even if Inu Youkai thought of their children as pups (which I kind of doubt), I really doubt if InuYasha would think the same way.

I think I relate a lot more to Miroku...I've known people like him and maybe share at least some of the same characteristics...so he comes easy to me...

Interesting tidbit...on the interview that RT did that's floating around, RT said Sessh ws hard for her too, cause he's always so serious...LOL. I'm not alone!