Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor and Jo's separation in Episode 25 sets up Jo's later confirmation of Dalios' death (Episode 26), which is pivotal in disrupting the alliance between Galleia and the Master."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_arc
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
Dalios' manipulation ensures Jo isn't present when he meets the Doctor, preventing her from witnessing the Master's deception. Jo's later confirmation of Dalios' death (based on Galleia's testimony) becomes the catalyst for Galleia's anger and her demand for the truth, directly leading to the crisis that erupts in Episode 26.
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.