You sure it is about your starting companion or later one.
I think Larian said you will be able to hire companions later, with lone wolf you can't do that probably, but you still get your starting companion with you.
Otherwise the other thing is as you said, the message stays during the cut scene and you can't actually see it as it should be.
I think this perk is not working as intended with the bonuses too.
I am not sure i got the extra point per level.
Anyone confirm this?
