"It's... very minimalist," Mr. Henderson said, confused. "Carry on."

The score was 2,800. The video feed showed the real car hydroplaning slightly. The wipers were slapping frantically against the rain. Leo had to correct the drift perfectly to keep the car on the road. He tapped the bar— tap-tap-hold . The real car slid sideways, narrowly missing a guardrail.

Mr. Henderson stopped right behind Leo’s chair. The teacher sipped his coffee.

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