Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor entrusting Steven to Katarina in Episode 9 (despite Vicki's absence) directly manifests later when Katarina tends to Steven's blood poisoning in Episode 10, reinforcing her growing role as caregiver."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
This shows the evolution of Katarina's character from anonymous Trojan handmaiden to dedicated companion protecting Steven, while Steven's dependence on others increases—a key trajectory for his role as a companion.
About Character Continuity Connections
A character's state in A evolves into their state in B. The same person, changed by time-- tracking how experience shapes identity across the narrative.