Create an illustration inspired by Edward Gorey's style, featuring a character dressed in a form-fitting, reflective outfit with a distinctive and surreal headdress. Use intricate cross-hatching and delicate linework to depict subtle shading and textures on the character's outfit and headdress, emphasizing the complex geometry and reflective surfaces. The character should have an emotionless, distant expression and a slightly distorted silhouette, evoking a sense of unease and detachment. The background should be minimalist, using negative space and tall, looming buildings with minimal detail to create a stark contrast between the figure and the environment. Introduce symbolic motifs like a lone black bird perched on a far-off window ledge or a shadow of an unseen clock tower, subtly hinting at hidden meanings and adding a mysterious atmosphere. The overall composition should convey an unsettling, ethereal presence, merging the realistic architectural surroundings with an eerie, otherworldly character design.