[ . . . . . hmmmmmmmm.

higekiri actually seems thoughtful at that, like he wants to give hizamaru a proper, respectful answer.

he settles a hand atop his head]

... I'm not sure... but perhaps it is still a little bit too early to make such a decision.

After all... Carlos and Polly may be growing lonely on the other side - and they promised the safety of those who are brought to them... It's possible that he'll be less likely to be hurt there, than he was here.