That is correct. He is as much a part of me as my arm or leg.

[And though his tone is still stoic and serious, there is a touch of fondness to his words. He really does consider Dark Shadow a friend!]

Somewhat... apparently it is something that occurs to everyone with some sort of superhuman ability. My other friends who I know are here have also had their Quirks's abilities reduced, as did others who came from different worlds. Do you have an ability that was suppressed as well?