The thing that was wrapped around Ailee's neck caught Azka's attention, the man stared for how long until his lips pulled into a cynical smile, yes. Obviously it was this pair of things, Azka seemed to be laughing at himself. That thing is not hers, it is not her partner. All of that Azka was well aware of.
He has no rights to this thing, he has no business but he interferes and is involved here.