Create an illustration depicting two figures standing closely, their faces just inches apart, evoking a silent moment of intimacy. Each figure wears minimalist, high-collared garments--one in sleek black and the other in soft pink, contrasting yet complementing each other. Use intricate cross-hatching to capture the details in their clothing and hair, paying attention to the subtle textures and reflections. Their expressions are calm and neutral, embodying the emotional ambiguity typical of Gorey’s characters, as if frozen in time. The setting should be minimal, with only subtle elements such as a faint light source illuminating their profiles, creating a dreamy, isolated atmosphere. Keep the background empty or sparsely detailed, reinforcing a sense of void and tension. Incorporate symbolic motifs like dangling earrings shaped like birds or abstract tattoos on their skin to hint at hidden emotions or unspoken stories. The composition should focus on the stillness between the figures, embodying both connection and separation, characteristic of Gorey's haunting, surreal style.