Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Steven's success against Cyril directly enables his agency in Episode 35, where he takes initiative to deliver the gun to the Doctor despite the risk."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_character
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
Having triumphed over Cyril's trap, Steven's self-confidence grows in Episode 35. He acts independently to aid the Doctor, showing his evolution from a panicked companion (in early episodes) to a proactive problem-solver.
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.