Illustrate a young woman in an Edward Gorey-inspired style. She is wearing a delicate black satin dress with lace trimmings, accented by a subtle bow choker. Her hair is meticulously styled, with a black ribbon forming cat-like ears, invoking both elegance and playful ambiguity. Ensure her expression is neutral, embodying an aura of quiet detachment--a common trait in Gorey’s characters. Utilize cross-hatching techniques throughout the composition to render soft shadows and intricate textures on the dress, ribbon, and lace. Capture the sheen on the satin fabric with intersecting lines that suggest both light and volume. In the background, place a minimal fireplace, flickering subtly, but keep the setting understated to amplify the character’s presence. In keeping with Gorey’s aesthetic, maintain a monochrome palette, with selective emphasis on the bow’s black sheen, to draw focus to her accessories. Include small symbolic elements such as a perched bird or a shadowy feline figure, subtly peeking from the background, to evoke an atmosphere of mystery and anticipation. Let the sparse composition speak volumes, amplifying a sense of serene unease and lending an air of quiet narrative tension.