Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Picard’s vulnerability exposes his conflict
S5E21
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The Perfect Mate
To
Alrik’s Transactional Dismissal of Kamala
S5E21
·
The Perfect Mate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Alrik actually arrives on the Enterprise and meets Picard. These ensuing events show Alrik's character and his focus on the upcoming arrangement."
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.