Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Locarno’s False Testimony and Wesley’s Dilemma
S5E19
·
The First Duty
To
Locarno manipulates squadron loyalty
S5E19
·
The First Duty
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Locarno assuring Wesley that everything is fine despite the mounting suspicion directly leads to Sito and Wesley confronting Locarno about his false testimony, violating their agreement."
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.