If Starbeck was lost before, when he realized Kieran wasn't by his side, his entire mind was in a state of utter stupefaction.
Especially when he saw the city guards really waving their swords around to suppress the panicking crowd after the temple priest was assassinated, Starbeck leaned back on the wall and quivered violently.
Fortunately, Kieran came back to him soon enough.
"Follow me!"
Kieran slightly frowned when he saw how scared Starbeck was, he was holding the captive with his other hand and headed towards the shadowy spot beside them; Starbeck quickly followed.
Although it was just a few seconds apart, it felt like it had been a century for Starbeck. He didn't want to be away from Kieran at this particular moment.