Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"The Doctor's discovery of the Vraxoin smuggling plot in Episode 13 directly leads to the escalation of tensions between Dymond and Rigg in Episode 14, as the cover-up of the smuggling operation forces Dymond to confront Rigg about their off-course deviation."
inferred by llm_cross_episode_arc
Why This Matters Across Episodes
The longer arc this connection carries
The initial exposure of the Vraxoin operation in Episode 13 creates the underlying tension that culminates in the confrontation on the Empress Bridge in Episode 14. Without the Doctor's discovery, Dymond and Tryst would not be under the same pressure to manipulate the situation.
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.