Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Data seizes Geordi as hostage
S7E1
·
Descent, Part II
To
Data seizes Geordi under Lore’s control
S7E1
·
Descent, Part II
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Geordi explains that Lore is manipulating Data, and then Data, ignoring Picard's pleas, takes Geordi away as the force field reactivates, cutting Picard off. Data, without a backward glance, exits with Geordi, furthering the sense of urgency and escalating the conflict."
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.