"The Chi Blocker -- Xue, has sought me out. Perhaps... She could help."
Asad had lifted a mug to his lips, tipping it upright to down the drink rather quickly. Its alcohol content was far too low for it to really do much to him with the tolerance he had built up over the years. By the time he had downed it and placed the mug down, the Chi Blocker called Xue had sat beside him and asked him a question. He had listened to her without looking her in the eyes. She wanted to know what he was up to, and she was perceptive enough to notice that it may not have been some simple task. "Xue," the dark voice began before sighing. "The world has done me wrong. I am seeking to right that wrong... I cannot give you the story here. Far too many people around that may want to..." He lowers his voice, leaning in closer to her. "Well, there is a bit of a bounty on my head. I'd rather not cause more of a commotion than necessary." He was traveling with her and she had come to him about it... So telling her could prove beneficial. Especially with whom it was he was tracking.
"Xue, come for a walk with me. I will tell you my story. I feel that if you are willing, you may actually be able to help me bring a guilty man to justice, and help an innocent man clear his name." He reached into his pocket and placed a few coins on the table, nodding to the barkeeper before leaving. The man took the coin and began cleaning the cup as Asad stood up, motioning with his hand for Xue to follow him. He would leave the tavern and begin maneuvering around some back alleys until he found a spot he felt was isolated enough to discuss things. He would lean against a wall and kick one leg over the other as he let out a soft sigh.
"I will keep this brief... Once long ago, I was a respected warrior in the Earth Kingdom. My skill with the blade had few rivals and my bending was the same. I was brought to a large city, to protect a higher-up. A nobleman. But this city was attacked. At the time, we thought them to be strange bandits. However... They were Chi Blockers. I had to fend off three of them. I managed to subdue two of them, but the third disarmed me and made me lose my ability to bend. You Chi Blockers... Your techniques are strange and cruel. And to add insult to injury, they cut down the nobleman with my own blade. And I was framed for the attack, the one who blocked my bending making a clean escape. I am a wanted man. I am an innocent man. And I am tracking the Chi Blocker who took away my honor and my life. But I will be honest, he bested me before. He may be able to do it again. Having a Chi Blocker to aid me may be helpful. Provided you are willing."
He pinched the bridge of his nose and remained silent for a moment. "You do not have to help me. But I would appreciate it if you would. And of course, if you decide to turn me in I will not go quietly. Helping the Avatar is important to me, yes. But my honor, my innocence, is just as important. I've had to kill many people to protect that goal, many whom I once called an ally. I do not want to threaten you, but.. Well I guess you get the idea." The entire while he spoke, he tried to keep his eyes off of her. He couldn't tell if it was the drink or any sort of real attraction, but the way she looked in Earth Kingdom clothing still captivated his eyes. He would blame it on the drink.