It is by no means questionably sourced. It happens to be the child of two of his Pokemon. And as for what he's up to...

Well. Dirk will soon feel some very affectionate nuzzling at the side of his head, even as Steven suddenly coughs. Or, well, disguises a laugh as a cough.

"I think someone likes you," he says. "And yes. Fine. You've liberated yourself. The author is now dead in all capacities."