Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Troi’s Rejection Exposes Alkar’s Fragility
S6E3
·
Man of the People
To
Troi’s Uncharacteristic Turbolift Advances
S6E3
·
Man of the People
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Following Alkar's rejection and emotional distress, Troi, in the turbolift, open expresses her attraction to a young Ensign, making him aware of her interest, highlighting the change in behavior."
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.