Create a surreal sketch of this scene in the style of Edward Gorey, using intricate cross-hatching to emphasize the tension and energy between the characters. The two figures--one with silver hair, dressed in a blue coat with bat-like wings, and the other wearing a large hat resembling bat wings--hold small flames in their hands, their expressions a mix of fear and determination. They appear mid-action, seemingly fleeing from a menacing creature emerging from the shadows on the left. Apply Gorey’s signature cross-hatching sparingly but effectively, highlighting the folds in their clothing, the sharp edges of the wings, and the subtle textures in the creature’s grotesque features. Use delicate lines to maintain the original characters’ dynamic movement while adding a slight eerie undertone to their exaggerated expressions. The background should remain minimal, with faint suggestions of cracked walls, scattered candles, and dim lighting to create an atmosphere of suspense. Incorporate subtle symbolic motifs--such as a small clock hidden in the background or a bird’s silhouette lurking in the shadows--to suggest deeper themes of time, fear, and transformation. Use negative space carefully to isolate the characters and heighten the tension, blending the scene’s playful energy with Gorey’s melancholic simplicity.