Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Riker detects Worf’s absence and mobilizes security
S6E23
·
Rightful Heir
To
Picard learns of Worf’s uncharacteristic instability
S6E23
·
Rightful Heir
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Riker's concern about Worf's absence and unusual behavior directly leads to Riker informing Picard of the situation."
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.