EXCELLENT, totally putting her down for an Angel of Sacrifice in that case. 8D That whole power-set is effectively based around giving yourself bonuses (within reason) whenever you're doing a self-sacrificing action--basically things work out a little bit better than they would have if you voluntarily give something up to help another person. The biggest possible one is sacrificing your life for an explosion!
Also, HMM. Instead of magecraft, how about her being in the Court of the Prince of Hope? His Court-gift is being able to inspire and buff your allies so they can keep going longer than they ordinarily would in a difficult situation. I think that fits what you'd like to do pretty well! Magecraft based on practicing being hopeful, as it were, is more likely to be a self-buff--like being able to resist negative mental effects, whether natural or magically imposed. Could also be handy!
ETA: I say this while also realizing I put Court-gifts down as an AU option rather than one everyone gets... Ruby AUing to human, LOL. My brain's a little scrombled. ANYWAY, see above on effort magic for being hopeful!
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Also, HMM. Instead of magecraft, how about her being in the Court of the Prince of Hope? His Court-gift is being able to inspire and buff your allies so they can keep going longer than they ordinarily would in a difficult situation. I think that fits what you'd like to do pretty well! Magecraft based on practicing being hopeful, as it were, is more likely to be a self-buff--like being able to resist negative mental effects, whether natural or magically imposed. Could also be handy!
ETA: I say this while also realizing I put Court-gifts down as an AU option rather than one everyone gets... Ruby AUing to human, LOL. My brain's a little scrombled. ANYWAY, see above on effort magic for being hopeful!