Seems like a silly question, but that nonsense about him not being able to take a non free action if he has one action token is holding me up here. Protected isn't an action, it says: "(Optional) If the character does not already have two action tokens on it, damage dealt to the character as a result of a single action is ignored. After that action is resolved, give the character an action token and remove this feat from the game. If the character already had one action token on it, giving it a second action token deals pushing damage normally."

Any insight would be appreciated.

Rich

You answered your own question; Protected is not an action, so there's no conflict.

Right. Protected isn't an action, so he can indeed Protect against damage.

Just wanted to make sure I wasn't crazy. Thanks fellas.

Rich