Korra's eyes widened when all three of them were suddenly on her. She was physically very strong, and it showed. Her limbs were hot and sweaty from the fire and the struggle, which she kept up. She could not manage a strong breath, though, and fire came from the breath. She was rendered helpless and undangerous, and she was terrified.

She still struggled, though. Squirmed and tried to lift her body off the ground. Big guy's words meant nothing to her; he was the bad guy.