Put it near the end of an edit, just as the loyal friend walks into frame, after a tense setup. Follow it with applause for the welcome, or use a dramatic realisation line before it to set up the entrance. Keep it as the payoff, not the opening.
Über diesen Sound
This is a short French movie line from Les Visiteurs, lasting about three seconds, delivered in a warm, loyal male voice saying 'Mon brave Godefroy'. It feels affectionate and old-fashioned, like a knight greeting a trusted companion after a long absence. The line comes from the 1993 French comedy film, where Godefroy de Montmirail is addressed by his squire Jacquouille.