Her assailants reappeared, observing her frantic efforts. Concerned the table might collapse, they quickly blindfolded her. The sudden darkness intensified her fear of falling, but the desperation to escape overrode her apprehension. Despite the added terror of the unknown drop, Victoria continued to fight, her muffled grunts echoing in the room. Her struggles continued unabated; the blindfold did nothing to quell her will to escape. The climax was entirely predictable given her strength and desperation.