During lunch, the mood improved, and people relaxed.
To most of them, it was not the first time to see that someone got punished like this and they actually appreciated that Steve didn't make a big spectacle out of it. No one likes unpleasant situations, and Steve dealt with everything swiftly and decisively, the guilty ones left, and the others could enjoy their time.
Several elders approached Steve and praised him for handling the situation well. Steve knew that they are gloating because they will get some of Travis' ports, and that means more money, but Steve still accepted their words with a smile.