Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor's challenge to the trial's authority in Episode 2 sets the stage for Glitz's eventual revelation about the High Council's complicity, which dismantles the trial in Episode 13."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_arc
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The Doctor's early defiance disrupts the trial's flow in Episode 2, but it is Glitz's testimony (rooted in the systemic corruption the Doctor exposed) that ultimately exposes the High Council's role. The Doctor's actions enable Glitz's pivotal moment.
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.