Paulie couldn't believe it. He actually got the job. He didn't think he would, but he was surly proved wrong. Joy filled his entire being. Unable to contain his happiness he pulled out his cell phone and quickly punched in Lucci's number.

"Paulie, what do you want-" Ignoring him Paulie immediately starting speaking.

"Lu, meet me at Blueno's bar for a celebratory drink!" Paulie smiled into the receiver.

"Really it worked?" Lucci asked.

"Yep, I start on Monday."

"Gee, that's a shocker; I thought they'd throw you out."

Paulie face palmed. So much for Lucci's support…

"Anyway, meet there at ten. Oh and call Kaku and tell him to bring friends."

"Okay, sure thing." The receiver went dead. Paulie placed his phone back into his jacket pocket and began his walk home. Once he changed, he'd was going to drink and gamble all his troubles away since starting Monday he'd be working for Galley-La. God, he couldn't wait.

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Iceburg smiled, remembering the look on Paulie's face when he told him he could have the job. He really wanted this opportunity. Iceburg sighed and checked his watch. It read 10:30.

'Well since it wasn't too late, might as well go out for a drink' He thought. Iceburg wondered if Kokoro-san would want to accompany him. However he decided against it since she probably was already somewhere already getting plastered. Deciding to venture out alone Iceburg made his way towards his shower.

After undressing, Iceburg turned on the shower. Once inside he rinsed his hair taking note of the newly added length. His hair had reached his shoulders again. Deciding not to cut it, he turned off the shower head and redressed hastily.

Before venturing into the streets, Iceburg decided it would be better to go incognito. With that in mind, he grabbed a long over coat and pulled it close.

The reason to Iceburg hiding his identity was due to the fact that as the Mayor of Water 7 Iceburg was required to come across as proper and kept however much to his expense this didn't include staking away to bars for a couple drinks. Nonetheless, tonight was one of the many exceptions. Tonight he was just Iceburg and nothing else. Not mayor of Water 7 or even the head of the Galley-La Company, just Iceburg.

He followed the backstreets, until he reached Blueno's bar. Upon entering Iceburg was greeted with the sound of lively music as well as joyous laughter. Curious he called over Blueno, who was used to Iceburg incognito get up and asked what was going on.

"Well you see, sir it seems to me that that guy over there has found himself a job or something." Iceburg followed to where Blueno was pointing.

"Nma, I see, so where's this gu-" Iceburg stopped dead in his tracks as he caught sight of orange goggles perched on top of a mop of blond hair.

"Paulie?" Iceburg felt his voice hitch as he stared in awe at the blonde man. It felt as if the entire world had stopped for a brief second. Iceburg couldn't help but notice how happy the younger man looked. Instead of his hair being slicked back he'd left it down where it easily fell a little past his shoulders. His icy grayish blue eyes danced around all while he wore the biggest and most alluring smile Iceburg had ever laid eyes on. His smile alone seemed to brighten up the entire room. It was rather cute, in a manly non cute sort of way. Iceburg shook his head solemnly and ordered a bottle of sake. Blueno happily obliged handing him the drink as well as a glass. Discarding the glass, Iceburg thanked him for the drink and drowned the bottle.

"Jeez, take it easy." Blueno said eyeing Iceburg skeptically.

"ahhh~ that's good…another round." Iceburg watched as the contents of the bottle entered his mouth. He loved how the drink burned his throat leaving him light headed.

Blueno on the other hand shook his head in reply. "You'd better be careful Iceburg-san," He said whispering "This is among my strongest stuff…" Of course Iceburg already knew this.

"Yeah, yeah I know." He replied as he downed the rest of the bottles contents. Iceburg was angry. He was no where drunk and it seemed as if more and more of his attention was directed to Paulie. Iceburg laughed. From the looks of it Paulie must have lost some money since he was on the verge of tears. His friends however reacted as if this was a natural occurrence. Iceburg watched while a larger man in a top hat and pigeon yelled at him. Pigeon? Ha~ Iceburg must have drunker than he thought. It wasn't until Paulie started to make his way toward the bar counter that Iceburg knew something was off and started to panic.

"Shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit-"

"Yo, Blueno~" Paulie's voice was slurred. "Gi' meh a'nuther un okay~"

Blueno looked the blonde over, laughing as he attempted to steady himself.

"No can do, especially since you can barely even walk straight. Go home son, get some rest."

Paulie just stared in disbelief.

"Ca' ya belibe dis guy~" He said, all while nudging a much tensed Iceburg.

Trying not to bolt from his very seat, Iceburg strained his head to look at the blonde. However he immediately regretted it. Paulie had a faint blush that covered most of his face. His icy grayish blue eyes where dilated and he looked at Iceburg as if he was going to devour him.

'gulp' Not daring to speak, Iceburg shook his head.

"Wut, cat ga' ya tong~?" Paulie moved closer making Iceburg more uncomfortable. Finally he gave up.

"C-could y-you please move." Iceburg's voice was rough from the hard liquor.

Paulie's eyes lit up. "Hay, don't ay kno ya frum sum where?" He asked all while inching closer and closer.

Iceburg pulled his coat closer to him. "No, I don't think so, you must be mistaken." Iceburg replied moving away.

Paulie gawked at him. "Relay? Cuz ya luk kinda like ma future boss, dats all… Oh but yer hair ain't prissy luking."

Iceburg's eye twitched 'prissy looking'? The Hell!

Brushing the comment off Iceburg was finally able to regain his posture. "Well, I assure you I'm not this boss of yours." Iceburg felt a stab of pain in his heart when he saw Paulie saddened expression.

"I see…" Sighing Paulie nodded and left the counter.

'Dodged a bullet there' Iceburg thought directing his attention back to Blueno.

"Oh, an by da way?" Iceburg froze as the familiar slurred voice breathed down his neck. "It a gud ting ya ain't ma boss, cuz ya fuckin' sexy~ an I nut tu big un office romance" Paulie ran his hand through Iceburg hair feeling the soft texture and making the other man seethe in pleasure. "Jus tu le ya kno, Bye~"

Iceburg stared in relief as Paulie walked (stumbled) out the door with his friends in tow.

"You know what Blueno," Iceburg called the bartender over. "Keep the drinks coming, lord knows I'm gonna need them."