Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Maren's secret decision to keep the Flame's dwindling state hidden from outsiders creates a paranoid undercurrent that drives her suspicion of the Doctor. Once Maren identifies the Doctor as a Time Lord (in the lab), she assumes he is there to steal the Elixir, justifying future hostile action against him—Solon's plan to transplant the Doctor's brain is, in part, a response to this interlocking web of perceived threats."
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.