Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Azal’s Hesitation and the Doctor’s Gambit
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The Daemons Part 5
To
Azal’s ultimatum and Jo’s defiance
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·
The Daemons Part 5
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Azal's decision to eliminate the Doctor directly leads to Jo stepping in front of him, triggering Azal's overload."
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.