A Whumpee refusing pain medication for whatever reason [history of addiction, is afraid of side affects, et c], and are therefore fully conscious and in agony while they’re getting patched up.
#maybe they just hate being numb#they've been through something frigthening and they need a strong sensation to focus on to calm them down#maybe the pain is a comfort; a reminder they're safe and back home and being cared for#a sign that whatever they went through before is over and done with and they are here; they are who they are; and they can feel#taking the pain#patching up