Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Troi’s empathic revelation on the bridge
S4E10
·
The Loss
To
Troi senses alien homecoming
S4E10
·
The Loss
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Troi suddenly experiences a rush of feeling almost knocks her over, but Troi realizes the cosmic string was not a danger, but a destination for the beings."
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.