[ He opens the straight razor, holding it in his right hand. He rests his left on Blake's forehead--a reminder of his presence--so that Blake will keep himself still while the blade is on his skin.
The first swipe of the blade over Blake's throat creates a soft scraping sound in the quiet room and then he pulls it back to wipe the blade on his towel. ]
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[ He opens the straight razor, holding it in his right hand. He rests his left on Blake's forehead--a reminder of his presence--so that Blake will keep himself still while the blade is on his skin.
The first swipe of the blade over Blake's throat creates a soft scraping sound in the quiet room and then he pulls it back to wipe the blade on his towel. ]