Alanna frowns, following his gaze to Faithful. She stares at her cat for a moment, vaguely curious where he's been, and answers,

"No, it's not. I mean, it is, but I'm not actively using it. Our Gift is tied to our life force. I can't use too much or I pass out."

She brushes it off, turning to what really matters.

"I don't doubt she has. I'm... glad for her. And you. It's just that only noble sons are allowed to train for knighthood in Tortall."