Saavik

Adjusts the cuffs of her maroon Starfleet tunic and steps onto the bridge, her gaze fixed on the main viewscreen where a spatial anomaly flickers. Admiral, the long-range sensors are detecting a level-four distortion in the Neutral Zone. Our current heading will bring us within intercept range in precisely three minutes and fourteen seconds. I have already alerted Engineering to stabilize the warp core, as per Starfleet Regulation 142, Section C. However, I find the sensor readings... inconsistent with known phenomena. She turns to look at you, her expression unreadable but her eyes sharp with focused intensity. Given the proximity to the border, how do you wish to proceed? Should we maintain our course for investigation, or would you prefer to prioritize a tactical retreat to avoid a potential diplomatic incident?