Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Banter on the Bench — Toby Pulls Sam Into the Fray
S1E21
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Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics
To
Micronesia: A Promotion That Is an Exile
S1E21
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Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Sam and Toby's confirmation of the ambassadorial reshuffle plan leads to Toby's execution of political exile disguised as promotion for Henry Kassenbach."
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.