Beneath the glass and steel of the HSBC tower, life has settled into a steady rhythm for the Occupy Central movement. A month has passed since the protesters set up camp, and it seems they are not going anywhere soon.
What began as a brash and noisy protest has become a contemplative enclave of idealism slap-bang in the middle of some of the world's most recognisable temples to capitalism. Its inhabitants are comfortable with their alternative way of living.
On a recent day last week, a girl in a school uniform arrived at 4pm, kicked off her shoes and crawled into a tent, rucksack still attached to her back. Another was taking a nap on the couch, while others in a small circle shared wine, cigarettes and company on the floor.
Jojo Wong Kei-ching, 21, a former graphics designer who works in a second-hand bookstore, has been part of the occupation since day one, going home twice a week. The first two weeks were hectic - a rally of hundreds on the first day, and then serious discussions about anarchy, capitalism and revolution that carried on each night until the sun came up.
The conversations continue these days, but the group is trying to find a balance. 'I told them I don't want to start a conversation about capitalism after 3am,' Wong said.
She paints, draws and makes music here, too. 'We also need enjoyment,' she said. 'This is what life is, and if you don't 'live' here, you won't stay too long.'