Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Steven’s distress intercepts alliance talks
S3E3
·
Air Lock
To
Doctor and Vicki race to rescue Steven
S3E3
·
Air Lock
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor offering to help the Rills is directly linked to him now being able to help Steven. The Doctor agrees to go help Steven after he completes powering the Rill spaceship."
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.