“Men are only after one thing,” says the prostitute.

“Yeah,” the barman replies, “alcohol.”

“OK, two things,” she sneers as the bell rings for last orders.

“Another pint!” shouts the vicar and frowns at the prostitute. “These streets aren’t safe.”

She shrugs.

Once the bar has closed I follow her.

Steve Lucas lives in Cardiff, UK, and works for the Arts Council of Wales.