Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Maaga reveals her genocidal plan
S3E3
·
Air Lock
To
Steven’s distress intercepts alliance talks
S3E3
·
Air Lock
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Maaga's cruel plan to leave the Rills and Earthlings to die directly leads to Steven's life being in danger and the Chumbley reporting his distress. Vicki wants to help Steven because of this."
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.