[ Nero truly does make it look easy, the fanfare of him crossing the finish line impossible to miss even while Thancred languishes in twelfth place. It would be pointless to turn down the help, however, and so he accepts the advice as he tries the next turn, pressing down the indicated button.

The drifting does seem as if it will take some getting used to as he continues to crash into walls half the time, but it's markedly better than what he was doing before. ]

I suppose even something like this requires practice, but I suspect it's much more enjoyable when you're doing well. [ Is this some manner of life skill he might need for the future? It's unlikely, and yet Thancred has made most of his rounds with other Summoned, so he may as well. ]

Fine, let's give it a go. [ He cracks both his wrists before gripping the controller once more. ] Let it never be said that I give in before making a proper try at something.