[Yet. Yet. He's doing his best here to make sure that doesn't become a "okay yes now's the time to call him crazy and/or call the cops.]

I know! I know it sounds super nuts, but I'm serious. I can even tell who's touching it 'cause it feels like... well, like exactly how it'd feel if someone put their hand on my shoulder or touched my hand or whatever.

[He looks a little reluctant for a second, but will indeed step closer and hold the blade out.]