Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Hugh’s Leadership and the Borg’s Future
S7E1
·
Descent, Part II
To
Hugh envisions Borg autonomy
S7E1
·
Descent, Part II
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Picard asks Hugh about his future plans, to which Hugh confesses uncertainty about the Borg's next steps without a leader, ultimately prompts Picard to hint at his leadership potential."
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.