Create a surreal illustration in the style of Edward Gorey, featuring two figures locked in an intimate moment. The characters should wear sleek, futuristic garments, blending subtle elements of technology and Victorian inspiration. Use intricate cross-hatching to emphasize depth and texture, particularly on the clothing and their closely entwined hands. Both characters should have blank, melancholic expressions, evoking a detached and mysterious mood. The background should remain minimalist, with a few symbolic elements like abstract shapes or faint machinery, reflecting tension and intimacy. Employ negative space effectively to enhance the eerie, elegant atmosphere, while ensuring each figure maintains a distinct, otherworldly presence typical of Gorey’s work.