[They're not required to offer to help further than this but somehow it felt like he should.

The decision wasn't motivated by pity. But when one is able, shouldn't they offer help?]

There's some wood left over from when my housemates and I did some repairs on our home. If you want, I can help you build a shelter. [Perhaps, if Gu Yun and Walter are amenable they could allow the pixies to set up a home in their garden somewhere.

It never hurt to make more allies.] I'm sure I can provide something more comfortable than a pile of hay.