Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Ferengi bribe Briam for Kamala
S5E21
·
The Perfect Mate
To
Kamala forces Picard into temporary leadership
S5E21
·
The Perfect Mate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Briam's injury directly leads to Picard learning about Briam's condition and Kamala's bonding window, thus complicating the upcoming diplomatic conference and altering the plan."
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.