Despite the resistance from the bindings, Diana feels as if she's making progress on them. When one of them finally gives out, she takes heart, and starts on another cord. Determination pushes down her panic, and she feels as if she can breathe again.

Garrus fully looks at her, and that, too, boosts her conviction.

"I will help you." She continues to saw at the bindings. "Tell me about it. We will figure out something, together."