Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Troi tests N'Vek's loyalty before committing
S6E14
·
Face of the Enemy
To
Troi asserts authority over Toreth
S6E14
·
Face of the Enemy
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Troi's decision to follow N'Vek leads directly to her encounter with Toreth on the bridge."
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.