Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor's reckless pursuit of Preslin in Episode 22 (cand_evt_scene_11661759b22db79d_02) indirectly leads to Steven being left vulnerable in Paris, creating the conditions for him to overhear the assassination plot against the Doctor (codenamed 'the Sea Beggar') in Episode 23 (cand_evt_scene_526fc4322ed9d34e_02)."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_arc
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The Doctor's decision to abandon Steven in the tavern to pursue Preslin is the direct cause of Steven's isolation and curiosity, which drives him to investigate in Episode 23. Without the Doctor's absence, Steven would not have had the opportunity to overhear the assassination plot.
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.