Create an illustration inspired by Edward Gorey's signature style. Depict two figures locked in an intimate moment, their faces close, almost touching, with a haunting calmness in their expressions. The characters should have sleek, elegant designs with smooth, minimalistic features, evoking a sense of both sophistication and unease. Their clothing--one adorned in shimmering red, the other in deep black--should have subtle textures that give the impression of intricate patterns, reminiscent of Gorey’s detailed cross-hatching techniques. Use meticulous linework to build layers of shadow and light, adding depth to their garments, hair, and delicate facial features. Emphasize the subtle contrasts between their attire, with the glossy red surfaces reflecting light and the darker elements absorbing it, to create tension. Their faces remain emotionally neutral, with only the faintest hints of sentiment conveyed through posture and proximity. The background should be minimal and subdued, with an emphasis on negative space to draw attention to the figures. Introduce symbolic elements subtly into the composition--a crescent moon earring, an intricate lace pattern resembling a bird’s wing, or a faintly visible clock face within their clothing’s design--to evoke a sense of time, longing, and transient moments. The atmosphere should blend elegance, ambiguity, and melancholic stillness, capturing the poetic tension between the characters.