Ch 2: Jack of All Trades

Asami was standing up right with her hands crossed behind her back, closing her eyes upon hearing the obnoxious voice: "WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU LET HIM GET AWAY! You ran into the Avatar YET you let him get away! This is unacceptable Captain Sato WHY DIDN'T YOU CALL FOR BACKUP WHEN YOU SAW HIM."

Looking at her superior with a glare, "(Hah… of course I'm being lectured...) Yes I understand I may have let him escape however, if I had hesitated and called for backup we would have lost him (besides you idiot, I did call for backup. It's not my fault you didn't make it in time). That is why I decided to chase him on my own and everything I have observed is written in the report I handed over to everyone. We now have an accurate physical profile and if that is all you wanted to say I will take my leave since I have more reports to write." The man was fuming steam as the captain turned around and stormed out the office.

Once the detective reached her team room, she barges through the door and pulls out her chair with some force. "Geez I am the only witness to see the Avatar in action and here they are giving me shit, come on! They've got to be kidding me, at least I got an accurate description on the Avatar... What have they gotten on him huh?" Throwing her legs up on her desk with a thud while crossing them.

Mako looks up and start comforting Asami, "The higher ups are just pinning the blame on you for losing him. They're being pressured by the public to find him and you happened to be the first to run into him although he got away." Shrugging slightly, "It was our 'first real match' which we lost but don't sweat it, at least we have a pretty accurate profile now."

Asami lets out a deep sigh while rubbing her temples, "I guess…"

"Hey now don't sweat it Asami! Don't worry I got you covered! I've been snooping around for info as well and this one looks promising! I managed to get a certain info broker to spill the beans on whatever he has on the Avatar!" Grinning like a sleaze ball.

Asami rose her brow, "Really? You sure about that Bo… last time it was a dud…"

"Come on bro, you know that those people are just trying to get attention, you shouldn't trust others so easily."

Laughing uneasily, "Aw come on it's not like there's any other leads… Besides, this time it looks promising since I'll be looking for the jack of all trades, the info broker known as Raava! It'll be fine! I'll be meeting him up somewhere in the Dragons Borough Hotel's Casino."

"Wait what? From the looks of it, you don't seem know much about this person… Do you even know what he looks like?" His brother interrupts.

"That's the thing Mako!" Letting out a laugh, "No one really knows what he looks like but he knows everyone! My source told me that Raava will find me and I just need to chill around somewhere. See? Easy peasy!"

Looking at him funny, "I mean if you say so… Just be careful okay Bolin… I, I don't want to lose you… you're like my little brother you know that..." she says full of worry and skepticism.

"Awww I love you to Asami!" Getting up and pulling both his team mates into a hug, "It'll be fine don't worry! I got it covered!"

*later that day*

Bolin just pulled up to the casino from a taxi and started walking towards the entrance when he saw a woman getting bumped into. Looking at the situation, there was a punk ass thug that looked like he was pinning the blame on her and wanted her to do something about it. Bolin frowned before speed walking over to help the woman, "HEY! Leave her alone she's with me."

"AHH? What was that kid?" The man makes a ugly face and looks down at Bolin.

"I said. Leave. Her. Alone." Clenching his fist, getting ready to fight back.

"Oh yeah, what's a little pipsqueak like you going to do huh?" Laughing not knowing what he's about to get into.

"It's okay stand back, I got this." Gesturing the woman to get behind him.

Laughing again, "Alright the little man thinks he has this! Well, let's see what you got."

The giant raises his fist and went in for a right hook. Bolin easily doges the punch by ducking under and slides back. The thug continues to throw several more punches but fails to land a hit as Bolin skillfully dodges them all. "Ok, so the kid can dodge. Whatever lets see how you do with this." He charges at Bolin who quickly pivots to the side and simultaneously throws a heavy uppercut, nailing him right under the chin. The man lets out a loud grunt before falling on the floor knocked out.

"Ow! Dang his jaw was harder than I thought geez..." Shaking off his hand while turning around, "Well I'm sorry you had to go through that, are you okay? Oh! My name is Bolin by the way." Offering his good hand for a shake.

The mystery woman smiles "Yeah, I'm fine. Thank you for helping me, I wasn't sure if he'd leave me alone anytime soon (not like he wouldn't… he was starting to get on my nerves...) mm, the names… Korra," reaching out for his hand.

"Korra huh? That's a beautiful name and your welcome! It's nice to meet you and if you have any problems feel free to call me!" Leaning in closer to whisper "I'm actually a detective so a chump like that is no problem for me!" Smiling and chuckling happily.

Korra wasn't surprised but faked it anyways "Wow, no way! Thank you so much for the help again!" Leaning towards him to whisper as well "Detective Bolin," winking while a slight grin.

Making a childish smile, "Of course anytime! I just hate people like that and I loving helping people that's all! But sorry to cut it short, I have to go. I'm actually looking for someone so I better hurry!" Backpedaling, "Maybe I'll see you around so goodbye for now!" Waving her off.

"Ok now prob, thanks again!" Waving back, she waits until he's out of sight before she stops, "Hm… so that was Bolin huh, he seems like a nice guy… well let's see if he's worth it first though…" Walking towards the casino with a blank expression.

Once inside Korra quickly found and watched Bolin like a hunter stalking its prey. She slowly followed him from a good distance by walking around and blending in with the background. She even sat down to play some games if necessary. Korra indirectly observed him and stayed out of sight, listening in on what he had to said to everyone. She even paid attention to the littlest details and gestures using her enhanced skills including his own heartbeat. Everything was going well and he eventually moved over to a poker tables. Korra sat at the one behind his and set a glass cup down by her hand to observe Bolin's reflection on the glass.

*Bolin's POV*

"Aw man… where is Raava… he's taking forever… Geez don't tell me I messed up somehow! Is he even watching me?! Arghh man did he even plan to meet up with me… hah… maybe I shouldn't have left Korra alone... is she alright? But I've come this far already so I guess I'll go over to the poker table…" Trading in a couple yuans for chips, he sat down and started playing a poker. After a few sets, Bolin couldn't help but notice that the player next to him was slipping in some cards.

"Hey, that's cheating man."

Everyone froze and the accused man looked over, "Hah? What was that kid?"

"I said you're cheating man, I can see you slipping in cards." Bolin states firmly.

"Oh yeah…" Reaching towards his side, "With what proof and what are you gonna do about it." Standing up with a pissed of face.

*Korra's POV*

Looking through her glass "Wait what is he… oh!Great… he had to point out him of all people…" Sniffing the air "Gunpowder… that's not good." Tossing her cards down she stood up and started walking towards Bolin.

"Hey now man, there's no need to get all-"

Suddenly pulling Bolin into a friendly headlock, "There you are! I've been looking around for you!"

"Oof, what the- oh Korra hey how it's going?" Looking up from under her arm.

"Whatcha doing?" Glancing over to the guy.

"Mm, well nothing much. This guy is cheating so I thought everyone should know they're being played."

"Hmm… I see" Looking up and down, she scans the guy, "Well if it isn't Saikhan... How's it going?" She releases Bolin and steps closer to the man.

"Huh? Who do you think you are you bitc-"

Korra quickly stepped in between his legs and pulled his right leg forward while twisting back his left arm behind his back. He was locked in an awkward position on the table and Korra got up close to his face and whispers, "How about you cool down and take a walk before I tell everyone here that …"

He starts sweating bullets while his face grew pale like a ghost, "Y-Yeah sorry my bad, I'll take my leave..." Quickly running for the door.

Bolin's mouth dropped, "Wait what just happened? What did you say!?"

Korra smiled, "It's nice to meet you again Bolin. I believe you've been looking for me so how about we go to the bar for a drink? We've attracted quite a lot of attention." Glancing around at their surroundings.

"Huh? Uh yeah sure of course… wait no way… don't tell me you're?"

Korra let out a small grin to assure his guess.

He screams in a whisper "No wayyy R-Raava?! You're not a dude oh my god whattt!"

She chuckles before they reached the bar, "Yup was born a girl so yeah haha… Anyways what can I do for you?" Sitting on the stool while ordering two drinks from the bartender.

"Wait before we get down to it, how'd you get that guy to leave? Here I was worried he was going to start a fight and then things would get chaotic and geez! How even?!"

"Woah calm down a bit Bolin, but let's put it this way… being an info broker has its perks," smiling devilishly.

"Here you go," the bartender interrupts.

"Thanks. Let's get back to business now, what can I do for you?" Taking a sip from her glass.

"Right okay to put it simple, I was wondering if you could help me with any information you have on the Avatar." Holding his glass with anticipation.

Widening her eyes a bit "(Well this is a surprise. Here I wondered what the RCPD wanted, they must be desperate…) Hmm, the Avatar huh… his name has been circling around quite a lot lately." Swirling her drink in her glass in circles.

"Yeah… I mean we've recently managed to get a pretty accurate physical description thanks to my captain but we're still drawing pretty blank… The public is starting to worship him more and things are becoming desperate…"

"Hmm I see (well this is interesting…) but to answer your question…. yes, I'll see what I can do for you." Crossing her legs, "Now for the payment…."

"Oh! If it's money your worried about, don't worry about that! … We don't have that much but we'll pay you whatever you like as long as you get us some good info!" Clapping his hands together in a praying formation.

Smiling reassuringly "Hey don't worry about that, I'm an info broker. What I want is information so as long as you keep me in touch with your information on the Avatar as well and possibly some other things, I'll do it for free. Info is power after all," winking with a reassuring smile.

"Yes! Alright cool, we have a deal then?" Offering his hand.

"Yes, it's a deal." Taking his hand and giving him a firm handshake. "Just one favor though if you don't mind."

"Sure anything!"

"Don't call me Korra it's just Raava ok? I'll tell your teammates my name if I want them to know when the time is right okay?"

"Ok sure of course! Your secret is safe with me, no prob Raava," wincing at the girl.

Korra chuckles, "Thanks Bolin."