Signal also features auto-delete for messages. They chose not to communicate through secure channels, and are actively trying to keep their shit out of the permanent record. These fucks are actively evading paper trails and transcripts because they know full-well how indefensible their crimes are.
“you’re qualified for this position if, and only if, you can answer a useless question with only a rudimentary understanding of the subject and no critical thought”
there’s a non-zero chance Miyazaki saw this painting at some point and quietly thought to himself: “yes, this will be a pivotal character that makes it into an intro”