Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Ixta exposes the Captain’s betrayal
S1E30
·
The Day of Darkness
To
Ian’s Last Stand Against Ixta
S1E30
·
The Day of Darkness
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Tlotoxl orders Ixta to kill the Captain, leading to the revelation of the betrayal just as Tlotoxl attempts to stab Barbara, only for Ian to intervene."
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.