Originally Posted by
NeoCracker
Rikku was always a troubled character. Shunned by Society, her and the other Albed were always on hard times, and it was hard for them to cope with the rejection of people that they themselves wanted to help. Riku, like many other of her Al'Bed comrades, turned to cocaine to try to fix the negative emotions.
After the events of X, however, things changed for the Al'Bed. Accepted into Society, many of them had been able to stop their habits and adapt into society. Riku, however, was different. Unlike most Al'bed, she was propelled to a Celebrity status in Spira. With the Wealth and more free time then she had before, the Coke had become more then just something to help dull the pain, but more an integral part of who she was.
It was not long before Riku had become a wreck. On numerous occasions she had tried to sleep with her cousin after taking considerable amounts of cocaine. This isn't even taking into account all the rumors of Riku's night walking activities.
Whats worse is the two people closest to Riku, Yuna and Paine, seem remarkably oblivious to Riku's destructive behavior. In fact, it can be suggested, perhaps this is because of Paine. It is noted the excess behavior of Riku began with Paine's appearance on the scene. While Authorities are investigating the possibility of Paine being connected to some kind of drug ring, no leads have yet turned up.
