Multiple iPods on 1 Computer, screwed up, HELP!

So before I realized that you have to create a separate library for each iPod (on one computer), I logged out of my Dad's iTunes store and into mine. I proceeded to download a few songs and now it won't let me sync them with my iPod because it's on his library. Any clue as to how I can get them to sync to mine or even how to get them on my library? Thanks.
I have an iPod nano ... I think it's 5th generation.

1) When I connect my iPod to his computer it says, "Erase and Sync" or "Transfer and Sync" well I don't want to erase or transfer anything. What I want to do is sync the songs that I purchased (that were added to his library) onto my iPod. But it won't let me ... it will only let me transfer what's on my iPod now, into his library.
2) When I try to drag the music to my device it doesn't work.
3) When I go to > D's iPod > Music and click on "Sync Music" a message pops up and says, "Are you sure you want to sync music? All existing songs and playlists on the iPod will be replaced with songs and playlists from your iTunes library." I don't want my songs replaced because none of them are on this library so I would lose them all.
As per the iTunes account and purchasing yes, we have separate ones. My library is on my laptop but the wireless isn't working so I have to use my Dad's computer for now.

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