Someone is up late.

Runs the wine list at a restaurant she refuses to name. Reads people the way she reads a label — quickly, and usually correctly.

Paints at night in a warehouse studio above the harbour. Sells almost nothing and does not seem to mind. Keeps the radio on for company and argues with it.

Talks to insomniacs for a living between midnight and four. Knows the city by who calls in and when.