[ convincing Diluc was so obviously a poor choice, but thankfully, Kaeya can politely ignore that she ever considered it. Or pretend he never knew she would consider it. All reasonable, valid options. ]

Hahaha, or she was scared. There are plenty of ghost stories surrounding this place. I wouldn't be entirely surprised to find that even she picked up on it.

[ which wasn't a direct answer-- ]

Would you like to hear one?