I'm expecting (and hoping) Vic's condition isn't permanent. Most likely will take a long while and a great deal of physical therapy but she will walk again and regain her independence. And with that, so will Maja. Getting the job as assistant coach will hopefuly be the first step of her transition away from full-time caretaker.
As much as it pains me that she isn't an LI it does make total sense for the character. And it's also what draws me to her. I'm partial to devoted, loyal, caring and selfless personalities. I honestly believe there is nothing she wouldn't do or sacrifice for her sister's sake. Which is incredibly commendable, albeit a bit sad
I'm torn about the idea of Maja lewds in the future if there's no path, it seems like too much of a tease.
I totally agree about the devoted part of her, but also her non dressy, get things done approach (as compared to all the other girls except Nami looking like they're competing in aphoto shoot), and her cynicism (probably the wrong way to describe it, she has a darker edge, even though she's freaked out by Nika at the start). As you say, Ocean's really written her well, and it's completely understandable. I think something to be said for Ocean is that so far there are a lot of really well written characters with well thought out personalities who aren't LI's. Few devs spend time giving side or background characters their own personality. Like the twins, or Eva, they have their own thing going on, we can find them hilarious or annoying, but they don't feel like an afterthought.
There are other things in the plot that feel like an afterthought from time to time, but the characters really do shine.
And I agree, it'd seem ridiculous for Ocean to make renders of Vic walking/standing etc if she's going to be in a wheelchair the whole time. I'd imagine for the healing theme, there will just be slow improvement (like going to the gym would be for anyone but Nika) to show that Nika has taken his promise to help her seriously.