Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Marriner's discovery and interrogation of Tegan (foreshadowing the Eternals' interest) is validated by the Doctor's later accusation of Eternal parasitism."
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Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
Both events demonstrate that Marriner's initial suspicious interest in Tegan was not just paranoia—it reflected the Eternals' actual parasitic nature. This validates and escalates the initial threat Tegan faced from Marriner.
About Callback Connections
B explicitly references A. A later moment deliberately echoes an earlier one, creating a sense of narrative completeness and rewarding memory.