[It's both less intimidating because it doesn't bring back memories of how she was treated but also more intimidating because he's different than the others.]
[she's hesitant to hand him the notebook, what if he takes it?]
[she holds out the notebook but also offers the chair next to her]
no subject
[she's hesitant to hand him the notebook, what if he takes it?]
[she holds out the notebook but also offers the chair next to her]