Quick crossword No 393

Thanks Ouroboros, this was a delight, especially with the various longer clues and mini stories thrown in. I think what you've done with 11a-16a is really neat, and the five-word finale of that set is particularly fun. 9a is a favorite along with 13d and 17d; 6d is an interesting and tricky construction; I didn’t understand 20d’s def. Thanks again for the fun, and…