The village is a week's walk away from the nest, and he's bringing offerings once a month? That means he's spending two weeks per month, or approximately half a month every month on walking? That's half of his life wasted on offerings, incredible.
Lol, it really is that "only my mate/wife/husband can touch me there" trope with the beastkin. The funny thing is how Lerunda was so ready to say "I'll take responsibility" not even knowing the boy's name yet. So he's Gaius.