Create an illustration inspired by Edward Gorey's iconic style, depicting two women in a tender, intimate embrace as shown in the reference. Use intricate cross-hatching and delicate linework to capture the richness of their garments and the subtle contours of their faces. Highlight the contrast between their clothing styles--one character wearing a glossy, red latex-like outfit and the other in a richly patterned dark attire. Maintain their expressions as neutral and emotionally ambiguous, reflecting Gorey’s detached aesthetic. The characters should evoke a sense of 19th to early 20th-century fashion, but with a surreal, modern twist. The background should be minimalist, suggesting a rainy atmosphere with only hints of an umbrella and abstract reflections. Introduce symbolic motifs, such as a small black bird or abstract florals, to enhance the mysterious and ethereal quality of the scene, while emphasizing the eerie yet elegant mood.