I'd wondered about him shooting himself and maybe trying to break the bond with his Innocence for some important but yet unknown reason? I wonder about the mask too (can I hear your theory pwease?).

You have to wonder about Maria. What made her so special that he would go through the trouble of using magic like that, especially when it's implied that it's totally taboo to do so?

Cross fangirls, yes? He is so awesome. XD