There are several reasons to quarantine a new kitten/cat when first bringing it home. The two week quarantine period is set because this is typically the time it might take for illness to set in if the stress of the move triggers an infection. Since all of Cary's felines come from the same cattery it is highly unlikely that Regie will introduce a new bug that the other two haven't been exposed to yet.
The second reason to quarantine is to develop that bond between man and kitten - that will be up to Cary to judge but from what he has said, the bond has already been created.
The third reason is to allow the kitten to get used to it's new environment, starting with a small room and gradually expanding its territory as it grows accustomed to its new digs. Since Regie has already visited Cary's home several times he is already familiar the layout there, although he has spent most of his time in one room.
The final reason for quarantine is to allow the current four-legged residents get used to having a new sibling move in. This is the most fluid reason for quarantine, meaning that the other pets might accept a new family member right away, or it could take months to fully integrate the family into a cohesive, integrated group. It sounds like Kiki and Regie have already adjusted to each other. Azidi may be a different story but that will be another challenge for Cary to work through.
All in all, even though Cary hasn't stuck to the 'letter of the law' he has followed the spirit of the purpose behind the quarantine and I am sure that all will work out in the end. Cary has good intuition when it comes to knowing what's best for his cats, and I trust his judgment in this situation.
Thanks for this Patti. We preach and preach about the necessity of quarantine on this forum. It's important for new members and those who just read here for info but never join to understand the nuances of this particular situation. Otherwise, they can get confused about the conflicting information and assume that just because cats appear to be getting along, it's ok to throw open the door and let the relationship commence. It's important that casual readers who come here understand that every situation is different, every cat is different and that we offer information that is time-tested to be the most prudent method in most, but not all situations. They can then weigh the risks and potential consequences of their own situation and make an informed choice.