You're unable to do anything that protects you. As far as I'm concerned, you can turn into deadweight.

[ he's blunt when he says so, but even as crude as it is, that's just his observation when looking at the other. as much as they try to hide and stay out the way, they're reckless in their actions. this is all shadow can offer for the other as a type of protection.

it seems that this wasn't the right choice. ]

It depends on how you apply the feather. Keep it. I was told there are times where our powers are taken from us, but this is separate from you.