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1992:

So I was driving to the dang building. The GPS had me stuck for like two hours, but I finally made it. Today was my first day at Dunder Mufflin. It's the first time I've been here so far. It's just a temporary gig until I start getting my full wages and move to Hawaii full-time. Packer recommended the place, said it was for winners, and I ain't losing today. "Hey, jackass! Move it!" some other knucklehead in the road yelled at me. Dang drunk drivers.

Anyway, I made it to the building. As I went in, it had "Dunder Mufflin" written on the door window. Inside, the people were clopping away on their typewriters (this was before they got computers in the early 2000s). Packer was there. "Where are all the hot chicks around here?" I asked him. The secretary, some old lady named Edna who looked about 90 with wrinkles puffing out, and Phyllis - let's just say she's aged a bit since high school. And most of the other folks were dudes like Stanley, Creed, Hank, Tommy Doyle, and little Johnny Tale. And some college stoner interns. It was like a total sausage fest in there. "Sorry to break it to you, pal, but we're kinda screwed in that department," Packer said. "Yikes," I replied.

"Mr. Scott," said a man with a big gut and a black suit, puffing on a cigar as he walked up to me. I followed him into his pitch-black, dimly lit office - the only light was from the glowing embers of his cigar.

"Ed Truck. Manager," he said, shaking my hand. "I hear you're the new recruit here. Is that right?"

"Yep, that's right," I replied.

"So, talk. What do you bring to the table at Dunder Mifflin?" he asked.

"Well, uh, I'm glad you asked. I'm here to do my work. I believe in the product and the people behind it. I think they deserve to be heard and appreciated," I said.

"Wow, okay," he grunted, lighting his cigar again. "I was once like you, starting out in sales about 10 years ago. With a bit of hard work, who knows... you might be me in 10 more years."

Be a fat, pregnant-looking dude? I thought to myself.

"Okay, we'll see. Nice meeting you, Ed. Hopefully I'll be seeing more of you around," I said, shaking his hand.

"Oh, you will. We work in the same building," he said gruffly as I left the office.

"Yes, of course," I muttered under my breath.

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As I made my way to my desk, the phone started ringing. "Hello?" I answered.

"Oh, Mr. Gaines! You're looking for a paper provider? Well, I'm gonna give you five reasons why you should make Dunder Mifflin your client," I said, launching into my sales pitch.

(15 minutes later)

"Why, I hear Tennessee is lovely this time of year. My uncle's got a farm down there, and the memories, let me tell you..." I trailed off. "Wait, you'll take it? Yes, heck yes, buddy!" I said, then blowing a loud whistle. "Attention, everybody! I just landed a sale with Mr. Bobby Gaines!"

"No way, you mean Prickly Picky Gaines? Nobody's been able to get him to sign on," said Stanley.

"Well, I did. You're welcome," I replied smugly.

(In Ed's office)

"I hear you landed a potential sale here," Ed said, puffing on his cigar.

"Yes, sir," I confirmed.

"That's what I like to hear. You know, Mr. Gaines is practically known as 'Nearly Picky Gaines' around here, and you managed to talk him into it in just a few minutes?" Ed said, sounding impressed.

"Yeah, that's what everyone was saying," I replied.

"Hmm, well, we might just have to keep you around for a while then," Ed said, a slight grin forming on his face.

Meanwhile, while Michael was celebrating his first big sale at Dunder Mifflin, something sketchy was going down just a few blocks away at a seedy magic shop.

"Presto. And one, two, three," said the man, whose name was Preston Godwin - a low-rate magician and all-around con artist in Scranton.

"Now, I shall perform a simple magic trick," Preston announced. "Each of you, give me a dollar bill, and I will make it disappear!" His plan was to replace their real money with Monopoly cash while pocketing the loot in his thin, gray hat.

"Now, close your eyes. And it'll be payday again, chaps," he said with a sly grin.

As the gullible patrons closed their eyes, Preston quickly swapped out the bills for Monopoly money, hiding the real cash in his hat. But these folks weren't retarded - they could tell the difference between real money and monoply money.

"Ta-da!" Preston exclaimed.

"Hmm, the money looks... different," one man said, puzzled.

Just then, Preston's hat fell off, exposing all the stolen cash.

"Hey, that's my wallet! My money's in there!" another man shouted.

"Uh, ta-da?" Preston squeaked nervously.

(Time passes)

"Out, Preston, you low-life schmuck!" yelled his boss, Eddie. "I know exactly what happened to my 50 bucks this time."

"Listen, Eddie, I won't do this again, I swear," Preston pleaded.

"Okay," Eddie replied.

"Really?" Preston asked hopefully.

"Fuck no," Eddie growled, slamming the door in Preston's face.

As Preston shuffled off, he accidentally stumbled into a mud puddle. Just then, it started pouring rain. "Aw, crap!" he cried, trying in vain to cover his soaked cloak.

"I'll show them! I'll show them all. Everyone will know who Preston Godwin is soon enough!" he shouted defiantly into the rainy night.

So, Packer, how'd your first day go, you big stud?" Michael asked, elbowing his buddy in the ribs.

"Eh, same old, same old," Packer replied, taking a swig of his beer. "Though I gotta hand it to you, Mikey. Nailing that Prickly Picky Gaines account - not too shabby, my man. That guy looks like he has a dry boner from expirence."

"What can I say? I'm a closer. A regular Tom Selleck, you know?" Michael said, puffing out his chest. "Though I do miss the sweet sweet 'stache. Magnum PI was the shit back in the day."

"No doubt, no doubt," Packer agreed. "Though I gotta say, the ladies here are drier than the Sahara. What's a guy gotta do to get some action around here, huh?"

"Tell me about it," Michael groaned. "It's like the only fucking action I'm getting these days is from Rosie Palm and her five sisters. Not that there's anything wrong with that..." He trailed off with a wink.

Packer let out a hearty laugh. "Since when did you like women, fag" said Packer

.

Later that night, Michael and Packer decided to take a little "field trip" to the local strip club in Scranton.

"Alright, Mikey, time to get our groove on!" Packer exclaimed as they pulled up to the neon-lit establishment, aptly named "The Lusty Lantern."

"Oh yeah, this is gonna be good," Michael replied, practically giddy with anticipation. The two men hurried inside, eager to find some "entertainment."

The place was exactly what you'd expect - dimly lit, sticky floors, and scantily clad women gyrating on stage to the thumping beat of some generic 90s dance music. Michael and Packer immediately made their way to the bar, ordering a couple of overpriced beers.

"Check out the rack on that one," Packer said, nodding towards a leggy blonde on stage. "I'd motorboat the hell outta those puppies."

"You got that right, my friend," Michael agreed, downing his beer in one long gulp. "Though I gotta say, none of these ladies can hold a candle to Marilyn Monroe back in the day. Talk about a smokin' hot lady, am I right?"

Packer let out a raucous laugh. "Amen to that, brother. Though I'll take these silicone-enhanced beauties over that frigid ice queen any day of the week."

As Packer leaned back in his chair, whistling and catcalling at one of the dancers on stage, she suddenly hurled her g-string straight at his head.

"Whoa, hey now!" Packer yelped, barely managing to dodge the lacy projectile. "No need to get feisty, sweetheart. I'm just appreciating the view."

The stripper responded by flipping him the bird before sauntering off stage, much to the amusement of the other patrons.

"Aw, c'mon! Don't be like that!" Packer hollered after her, earning him a few jeers from the other guys in the club.

Michael, who had been busy downing another overpriced beer, nearly choked when he saw what had just happened.

"Dude, did that chick just wingshot you with her panties?" he asked, gasping for air. "That's gotta be a new record, even for you!"

Packer just shrugged, a sheepish grin spreading across his face. "What can I say? The ladies can't resist my sexy bear like body."

"Yeah, right," Michael scoffed. "More like they can't resist the urge to launch their underwear at your big, fat head."

The two men dissolved into a fit of drunken laughter, drawing annoyed glances from the other patrons who were trying to enjoy the show.

"Ah, screw 'em," Packer said, signaling the waitress for another round. "Tonight, we're living it up, Mikey. No rules, no regrets - just the way I like it."

Michael raised his glass in agreement. "I'll drink to that, my friend. To the good life!"

The two men clinked their beers together, determined to make the most of their evening at The Lusty Lantern, even if it meant getting pelted with exotic dancer's lingerie.

While Michael and Packer were making fools of themselves at the strip club, Preston was scouring the local pawn shop, hoping to unload some of his so-called family "treasures."

"I'll give you the Treasure Caldron of my great-grandmother Thesbet," Preston said, presenting the shop owner with an old, tarnished bowl.

The pawn shop guy gave it a cursory glance. "Hmm, nice-looking bowl you got there. Why don't you put that in the reject pile for Skid Row?" he replied dismissively.

"This caldron has been in my family for years! This is not something you can just say no to," Preston insisted.

"Well, if that won't change your mind, how about this?" Preston said, pulling out an old, leather-bound diary. "My great-great-grandfather's diary from 1878, a year before he was imprisoned by warlocks and made into a sex slave. Surely, no one can say no to that!"

"Next," the pawn shop guy said, barely glancing at the diary.

"Alright, that's enough. I gave you one opportunity, and you blew it. Good luck satisfying your wife with that attitude," Preston huffed as he stormed out of the shop.

"Asshole," the pawn shop guy muttered under his breath.

The next morning, a slightly disheveled Michael and Packer stumbled into the Dunder Mifflin office, nursing their hangovers from their wild night at the strip club.

As they made their way to their desks, Packer elbowed Michael in the ribs. "Hey, Mikey, remember when that chick hurled her thong at my head?" he chuckled. "Bet she's never had a guy dodge her panties like that before."

Michael let out a snort of laughter. "Oh man, I thought you were gonna need stitches for a second there! Dodging like you were Neo from The Matrix."

The two men erupted into a fit of raucous laughter, drawing curious (and slightly concerned) glances from their co-workers.

"And did you see the look on her face when you yelled 'No need to get feisty, sweetheart'?" Michael wheezed, wiping tears of mirth from his eyes. "Priceless!"

Packer slapped his knee, howling with glee. "Classic! I tell ya, Mikey, we really know how to show those ladies a good time."

"You got that right, my friend," Michael agreed, high-fiving Packer. "Though I gotta say, I'm still jealous of that hot little number you had giving you a private show in the back room."

"Hey, what can I say? The Packster's got skills," Packer boasted, puffing out his chest. "You're just mad I got to motorboat those puppies while you were stuck out here."

.

Meanwhile, Preston found himself in Ed Truck's office, hoping to secure a new position at Dunder Mifflin.

"So, Mr. Godwin, is it?" Ed asked, peering at Preston over his cigar.

"Yes, Mr. Preston Arthur Hedwig Phillip Thesbet Godwin the Fourth," Preston replied, puffing out his chest.

"Well, your resume looks quite impressive," Ed mused, flipping through the papers. "It says here you've got experience working in the Middle East?"

"Yes, it was very... educational," Preston said vaguely.

Ed raised an eyebrow but continued, "Okay, well, I think we've got just the job for you - Vice President of International Sales."

"Thank you for this opportunity, Ed. I promise I won't let you down," Preston said, shaking the manager's hand enthusiastically.

"See that you don't," Ed replied gruffly. "We've got big plans for Dunder Mifflin's global expansion, and I need someone I can count on."

Preston nodded eagerly. "You can count on me, sir. I'll make you proud."

"We'll see about that," Ed muttered under his breath as Preston left the office...

Later that day, Ed Truck gathered the Dunder Mifflin staff together to introduce their new hire.

"Alright, listen up everyone," Ed barked, commanding the room's attention. "We've got a new addition to the team I'd like you all to meet. This here is Preston Arthur Hedwig Phillip Thesbet Godwin the Fourth, and he's our new Vice President of International Sales."

There were a few murmurs and confused glances exchanged among the employees as Preston stepped forward, puffing out his chest importantly.

"It's an honor to be here, everyone," Preston said, flashing what he clearly thought was a charming smile. "I look forward to working with all of you to expand Dunder Mifflin's global reach."

Michael leaned over to Packer and stage-whispered, "Yeesh, this guy's got a longer name than the Unabomber. Wonder how long it takes him to sign his paychecks?"

Packer snickered, earning him a stern glare from Ed.

"Now, I expect you all to give Preston your full cooperation and support," Ed continued. "He's got big plans for our company, and I don't want any funny business, you hear?"

The employees nodded reluctantly, eyeing Preston with a mix of skepticism and trepidation.

As the meeting wrapped up, Phyllis approached Preston, offering him a plate of slightly stale cookies. "Welcome to Dunder Mifflin, Mr. Godwin. I hope you enjoy your time here."

Preston eyed the cookies warily. "Uh, yes, thank you... Phyllis, was it? I'm sure we'll get along splendidly."

Phyllis just gave him a tight-lipped smile and shuffled away, leaving Preston to wonder what he'd gotten himself into.

Deciding to take the initiative, Preston made his way over to Michael, plastering on his most professional smile.

"Hello, I'm Preston Godwin, the future VP of International Sales here at Dunder Mifflin," he said, extending his hand towards Michael.

"I understand we'll be working together for the foreseeable future," Preston continued, his tone dripping with feigned enthusiasm.

Michael perked up, grasping Preston's hand enthusiastically. "Yes, Michael Scott, Salesman Extraordinaire. Pleased to meet you!"

"Yes, hello," Preston replied, his smile tightening ever so slightly.

Michael's gaze then settled on Preston's signature hooded cloak, his brow furrowing in confusion. "So, tell me, why are you wearing a cloak, by chance? Are you, uh, Count Chocolata or something?"

Preston puffed out his chest, clearly offended by the comparison. "The cloak is a family heirloom, passed down from my grandfather. It's said to protect the wearer from the ravenous forces that lurk about."

"Oh, that's nice," Michael said, nodding sagely. "Bet they're real creepy, those ravenous forces, huh?"

Preston narrowed his eyes, struggling to maintain his composure. "Indeed, quite... creepy," he muttered through gritted teeth.

"Well, I'm sure we'll have a wonderful time working together, Preston!" Michael exclaimed, slapping the other man on the back, much to Preston's visible discomfort.

"Yes, I'm sure we will," Preston replied stiffly, already dreading the prospect of collaborating with this eccentric, cloak-wearing buffoon.

As Michael wandered off, Preston let out a weary sigh, already anticipating the headaches to come. This was going to be a long, long few weeks.

A short time later, Preston, Packer, and Michael headed out for a joint sales call, piling into Michael's car.

As they pulled out of the parking lot, Packer let out an obnoxiously loud fart, causing Michael to burst out laughing.

"Whoa, Preston, dude, what did you eat for lunch?" Packer exclaimed, waving a hand in front of his nose dramatically.

"What? No, that wasn't me!" Preston protested, his face twisting in disgust.

Michael howled with laughter, slapping his knee. "Oh, man, Packer's got some serious gas today! Better roll down the windows, Preston, before we all suffocate back here!"

The two salesmen continued to taunt and tease Preston, blaming every subsequent fart on the bewildered new hire.

"Jeez, Preston, you really need to lay off the burritos, my man," Packer chuckled, elbowing Michael conspiratorially.

"I-I didn't do anything!" Preston cried, his face flushing with embarrassment and indignation.

Ignoring Preston's protests, Michael cranked up the radio, blasting some 90s rock anthem at eardrum-shattering levels.

The three men careened down the road, with Packer and Michael howling along to the music, occasionally pausing to take another jab at Preston's expense. All the while, Preston sat in the backseat, wishing he could simply vanish into thin air..

As the car zoomed down the road, the blaring music creating an almost unbearable din, Preston attempted to make polite conversation.

"So, tell me, how long have you two been public... I mean, professional salesmen?" Preston asked, raising his voice to be heard over the cacophony.

However, Packer's mischievous mind immediately latched onto one word in particular.

"Wait, did you say 'public masturbator'?" Packer exclaimed, his eyes widening in mock horror.

"No, I never said that!" Preston protested, his cheeks flushing with embarrassment.

Michael chimed in, a shit-eating grin plastered across his face. "Umm, pretty sure I heard him say that too, Packer."

"No, that's preposterous! Why would I ever say something like that?" Preston cried, utterly mortified.

Packer shrugged nonchalantly. "Geez, how the hell should we know why you said that, Preston? Maybe you've got some skeletons in your closet, huh?"

The two salesmen erupted into raucous laughter, leaving Preston to sink further into the backseat, wishing he could simply disappear.

"I-I assure you, I am merely a professional salesman, nothing more!" Preston insisted, but his words were drowned out by the pounding music and the incessant cackling of his companions.

It was going to be a long, long ride.

As they pulled up to Brimsley's Law Order, the prestigious local law firm, Preston steeled himself for what was sure to be an excruciating sales pitch.

Once inside, Packer and Michael immediately took the lead, with Preston hanging back and observing, still reeling from their earlier antics in the car.

To Preston's surprise, Michael suddenly launched into an uncanny Bill Cosby impression, complete with exaggerated hand gestures and a soothing, grandfatherly tone.

"Now, you see, Mr. Brimsley, Dunder Mifflin understands the needs of a busy law practice," Michael said, his voice dripping with affected charm. "That's why our premium paper products are the perfect solution for all your legal document needs. Mm-hmm, yes indeed."

To Preston's utter bewilderment, the managing partner, Mr. Brimsley, burst into raucous laughter, slapping his knee in delight.

"Ho-ho-ho, my goodness, that is spot on!" Brimsley exclaimed, wiping a tear from his eye. "Why, you've just reminded me of the time old Cos' and I went golfing back in the day. Mm-hmm, yes indeed!"

The two men proceeded to swap stories and anecdotes, bonding over their shared admiration for the disgraced comedian, as Packer and Michael exchanged triumphant looks.

Just ten minutes later, the deal was signed, sealing Dunder Mifflin's latest victory. As the trio headed back to the car, Preston could only gape in stunned disbelief.

"How the hell did those two bumbling idiots pull that off?" he muttered under his breath, shaking his head in bewilderment.

Packer and Michael, meanwhile, were high-fiving and congratulating each other on their latest sales coup, oblivious to Preston's utter bewilderment.

It seemed that there was more to these two than met the eye - a fact that Preston was quickly learning to accept, whether he liked it or not.

As they drove back to the office, Packer and Michael continued their conversation, unaware that Preston was intently listening.

"So, man, that door was jacked. Couldn't even break through by opening it," Packer complained.

"Yeah, try seeing if Ed will let us use his Golden Key to open it," Michael replied with a chuckle.

"Golden Key? Did you say Golden Key?" Preston chimed in, unable to contain his curiosity.

"Oh, it's just a joke me and Todd had," Michael explained. "Ed has this Golden Key, not like the regular key he uses for closing time, but this Golden Key that can open anything, basically."

"Oh, I see," Preston said, his eyes gleaming with interest. "And where does he keep this... Golden Key?"

"Oh, in a safe vault in the office. He never lets anyone touch it," Michael revealed, completely oblivious to the implications.

Preston's mind raced, already formulating a plan. "Interesting, very interesting. Thank you for sharing that little... nugget of information."

Packer and Michael exchanged a confused glance, shrugging it off as they continued their drive. Little did they know that Preston was already hatching a scheme to get his hands on this elusive Golden Key.

To be continued...

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