this fandom needs to dig in to the implications of the 1688 dynamic… they’re two hot girls making out at the bar. they’re frenemies. they’re two sides of the same coin. they’d die for each other. their draft scouting reports were both hauntingly similar and worlds apart. they both understand the weight of a legacy. one is playing a deliberate smoke and mirrors game the other is all heart all the time. eldest brother from a big family vs the youngest of two sons. holding out for a new contract for months. pay me like matthews. confusing and complex relationships with their fathers. silent playoffs point leader vs “he’s a big time guy. made for the spotlight.” also like hey quick question if you’re over me why is your new girl my narrative foil. are we seeing this? hello?
Landing van Prins Willem III bij Brixham, 1688 by Jan Hoynck van Papendrecht
The Prince of Orange landing at Torbay - William III Landing at Brixham, Torbay, 5 November 1688
After 10 years of peace the Dutch Republic and France were again at war. To prevent a much feared Anglo-French alliance(as had existed in 1672) the Dutch states general send William of Orange to invade and take control of the British kingdoms. This event would be known to history as the Glorious Revolution
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