Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Tegana witnesses betrayals and surveillance
S1E18
·
Rider From Shang-Tu
To
Susan’s farewell complicates the escape
S1E18
·
Rider From Shang-Tu
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Ian distracting the guard and the Doctor and Barbara sneaking to the stables are directly part of their escape attempt, complicated by Susan's absence."
About Causal Connections
A directly causes B. The first event sets forces in motion that produce the second. These are the load-bearing connections of plot--remove one and the story structure collapses.