Was Chit Zai's contact a water bender of some sort? Or maybe had one at his disposal? Masaru wasn't sure about what to make of what his master had just said, and was about to walk with the older man before stopping. 

The Avatar watched as a bald figure approached them. He couldn't say anything as Chit Zai demanded answers from the person, who upon closer inspection appeared to be a woman. Chuckling nervously, Masaru quickly stepped in front of his fire bending master and waved back to the woman. He could feel the air around him swirling and crackling, a sure sign that Chit Zai was ready to strike. 

"Hello!" The avatar spoke. "Don't mind him, he's just a little defensive... Can we have your name?"