Create an eerie character illustration with whimsical, surreal features, inspired by Edward Gorey’s cross-hatching techniques. The figure should have exaggerated, childlike proportions, multiple arms splayed wide, and a wide, unsettling grin frozen in place--conveying both cheerfulness and menace. Carefully use intricate linework and dense cross-hatching to define the folds and textures of the character’s furry body and layered, disjointed limbs. The character’s facial expression should be bizarrely complex, hinting at simultaneous joy and discomfort--eyes rolling in different directions, with unnatural, smiling mouths scattered across its face. Its fingers, tipped with eyeballs, should exude an uncanny energy. The outfit should feature playful, vintage elements--like ribbons, bows, and gloves--adding an air of misplaced innocence. Scrawl chaotic text or symbols on parts of its attire, such as the words "Extremely Happy" and handprints, blending cuteness with disturbance. Maintain a minimal background with a pastel or muted tone, allowing the character to command attention. Scatter small symbolic items--a slice of cake or a clock--in the scene to imply an underlying narrative, yet leave the context ambiguous to foster unease. Ensure that the final illustration combines charm and darkness, paying homage to Gorey’s style of mixing the absurd with the macabre.