Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Troi’s Confession and Worf’s Unspoken Support
S7E18
·
Eye of the Beholder
To
Troi detains Pierce after Worf’s unexplained absence
S7E18
·
Eye of the Beholder
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Worf tells Troi he'll meet her- then Pierce shows up setting on guard."
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.