That night he booted the simulator again, this time joining a scheduled commuter run to help a new player learn the ropes. He guided them through braking curves, hand signals, and the art of listening. The newbie’s voice was tentative, then firmer. At the end, the new player typed: “Thanks—best free download ever,” an ironic nod to the moral fog that had led him back. Marcus smiled and typed back: “Play safe. Support devs when you can.”