It's important later.
Okay. How about, "Valcar's mouth moved, as Panther cold see, but he heard nothing." Better?
That is a very good question, to which I have a relatively simple answer. First of all, let me say that Panther could have used his Partial Gift, but it was set to tell him anything that would lead to danger. He could have changed this, yes, but the Partial Gift, as all others, drains the energy of the owner. Panther, Fallout, and Thorn (who appears later), all are "strong" enough that they could easily use there Gifts and Partial Gifts for long periods of time. And you never know when danger might come.
To the topic of energy-drainage, (which will be explained in more detail in chapter three, giving Valcar's POV,) Fallout's invisibility may come into question. Again, Fallout has increased "strength" and "energy". But the energy/strength that is used is decreased the more the Gift/Partial Gift is used, and the more it is used, the more energy/strength the user has. Fallout is older than one would think, when seeing him, and he has used his Gift (Bending Light) daily ever since he came to Earth, and therefore has a massive storage of energy.
I wasn't thinking thoroughly, because I did know this. Hmm... Well somehow he still sees things, but I can't think of a way. Suggestions?
Hmm. I'll explain that, then. I'll tell you (Reading Excuses) in the next email.
Thanks!